Frieda's Case (2025)
Chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller, a young seamstress in St. Gallen who, in 1904, is accused of murdering her 5-year-old son Ernstli.
Director: Maria Brendle
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 30, 2025
Cast
- Julia Buchmann - Frieda Keller
- Stefan Merki - Walter Gmür
- Rachel Braunschweig - Erna Gmür
- Maximilian Simonischek - Arnold Janggen
- Rahel Hubacher - Helene von Mülinen
- Roger Bonjour - Journalist Bucher
- Liliane Amuat - Bertha Keller-Iselin
- Marlene Tanczik - Gesine
- Aaron Hitz - Landjäger Schönenberger
- Sophie Angehrn - Dienstmädchen Martha
Screenplay
Music: Mark Baechle
Cinematography: Hans Syz
Editing: Wolfgang Weigl
Production: Condor Films, SRF
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
switzerland, based on true story, misogyny, illegitimate child, seamstress, infanticide, courtroom drama, 1900s, death of a child, 20th century, systemic corruption, based on real person
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frieda's Case about?
- Chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller, a young seamstress in St. Gallen who, in 1904, is accused of murdering her 5-year-old son Ernstli.
- Who directed Frieda's Case?
- Frieda's Case was directed by Maria Brendle.
- Who stars in Frieda's Case?
- Frieda's Case stars Julia Buchmann, Stefan Merki, Rachel Braunschweig, Maximilian Simonischek, Rahel Hubacher, Roger Bonjour.
- How long is Frieda's Case?
- Frieda's Case has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Frieda's Case?
- Frieda's Case is a Drama film.
- Where was Frieda's Case produced?
- Frieda's Case was produced in Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Frieda's Case?
- The themes of Frieda's Case include: Courtroom Drama.