SISTERS OR THE BALANCE OF HAPPINESS

SISTERS OR THE BALANCE OF HAPPINESS (SCHWESTERN ODER DIE BALANCE DES GLUCKS), 1979

Germany | 35mm, Color, 107’ | German
Director:Margarethe von Trotta
Cast:Jutta Lampe, Gudrun Gabriel, Jessica Fruh

Maria ve Anna are sisters living together. Maria, an executive secretary, encourages Anna to finish her education and start working. Anna thinks of dropping out, takes pills continuously and keeps a diary. Maria’s recent affair with the son of her boss comes to an end when Anna harshly intervenes. Will Maria’s relation with Anna and her past affect her other relationships?

Past Programs
13th International Filmmor Women's Film Festival on Wheels
March 14–22, 2015