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🎬 Movie

Martha

1974 · 116 min TV Movie Drama Thriller
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.

📋 Film Details

Year 1974
Country Germany
Genre TV Movie, Drama, Thriller
Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Runtime 116 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (67 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Martha

Karlheinz Böhm

Karlheinz Böhm

Helmut

Barbara Valentin

Barbara Valentin

Marianne

Peter Chatel

Peter Chatel

Kaiser

Gisela Fackeldey

Gisela Fackeldey

Mother Heyer

Adrian Hoven

Adrian Hoven

Father Heyer

Ortrud Beginnen

Ortrud Beginnen

Erna

Wolfgang Schenck

Wolfgang Schenck

Meister

Günter Lamprecht

Günter Lamprecht

Dr. Salomon

El Hedi ben Salem

El Hedi ben Salem

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