Bremen Freedom (1972)

Overview: A very stylized TV version of the Fassbinder play. The set consists of a few pieces of furniture in front of a large screen on which coastal scenery is back projected. Geesche is a nineteenth century woman who wants to have a mind of her own. She defies convention and will do anything to achieve her freedom from oppression by her family and friends. (synopsis written by Will Gilbert)

Starring: Margit Carstensen, Wolfgang Schenck, Wolfgang Kieling, Hanna Schygulla

Categories: Drama, TV Movie