Die Ortliebschen Frauen (1981)

Release Date: 1981-05-15
Runtime: 1h 53min
Production Company: Solaris Film
Production Country: Germany
Director: Luc Bondy

A pessimistic drama about a family struggling to survive after the death of their father. Left behind are the simple-minded mother, the strong-willed daughter Josefine, another sister and a mentally retarded brother. Josefine takes over the reins and looks after the family. She turns her sister into a maid and forces her brother to live in the cellar.