The Patriotic Woman (1979)

It is a mistake to think that the dead are somehow dead.

The Patriotic Woman (1979) poster

Gabi Teichert, a history teacher, is unhappy with the way history is portrayed in textbooks and is looking for an alternative, more practical approach to 'uncovering' the past, quite literally digging with the spade and dissecting books with hammers and drills.

Director: Alexander Kluge
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 121 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Thomas Mauch, Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Editing: Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Production: ZDF, Kairos-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Alexander Kluge
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Patriotic Woman about?
Gabi Teichert, a history teacher, is unhappy with the way history is portrayed in textbooks and is looking for an alternative, more practical approach to 'uncovering' the past, quite literally digging with the spade and dissecting books with hammers and drills.
Who directed The Patriotic Woman?
The Patriotic Woman was directed by Alexander Kluge.
Who stars in The Patriotic Woman?
The Patriotic Woman stars Hannelore Hoger, Dieter Mainka, Alfred Edel, Marius Müller-Westernhagen, Alexander von Eschwege, Beate Holle.
How long is The Patriotic Woman?
The Patriotic Woman has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is The Patriotic Woman?
The Patriotic Woman is a Drama film.
Where was The Patriotic Woman produced?
The Patriotic Woman was produced in Germany.