Fear of Fear (1975)
After having her second child, a German housewife suffers from postpartum depression before inexplicably falling into a continually misdiagnosed mental state, befuddling her relatives.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: July 8, 1975
Cast
- Margit Carstensen - Margot
- Ulrich Faulhaber - Kurt, ihr Mann
- Brigitte Mira - Mutter
- Irm Hermann - Lore
- Armin Meier - Karli
- Kurt Raab - Herr Bauer
- Adrian Hoven - Dr. Merck
- Ingrid Caven - Edda
- Lilo Pempeit - Mrs. Schall
- Herbert Steinmetz - Dr. Auer
Screenplay
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Jürgen Jürges
Editing: Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Production: WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
pregnancy, mental health
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fear of Fear about?
- After having her second child, a German housewife suffers from postpartum depression before inexplicably falling into a continually misdiagnosed mental state, befuddling her relatives.
- Who directed Fear of Fear?
- Fear of Fear was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- Who stars in Fear of Fear?
- Fear of Fear stars Margit Carstensen, Ulrich Faulhaber, Brigitte Mira, Irm Hermann, Armin Meier, Kurt Raab.
- How long is Fear of Fear?
- Fear of Fear has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Fear of Fear?
- Fear of Fear is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Fear of Fear produced?
- Fear of Fear was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Fear of Fear?
- The themes of Fear of Fear include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.