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Die Hebamme (2014)
Director: Hannu Salonen
Cast: Josefine Preuß, Andreas Pietschmann, Lisa Maria Potthoff, Axel Milberg
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After the death of her mother Gesa also wants to learn the profession of midwife, But because the city midwife rejects her she has to apprentice to Professor Kilian in the city's birthing house. However, he abuses the unmarried pregnant women housed there for his studies.
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Die Hebamme (2014) is a German TV movie drama directed by Hannu Salonen that has received mixed reviews. The film explores the dark exploitation of unmarried pregnant women by a professor at a birthing house. Critical reception has been divided, with the film's gritty subject matter proving divisive. No major awards recognition has been reported for the film, but it holds a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a moderately positive audience reception.
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Directed by Hannu Salonen, Die Hebamme (2014) is a gripping drama that explores the dark underbelly of the midwifery profession, with a standout performance by Josefine Preuß as a determined young woman fighting against the unethical practices of Professor Kilian. This thought-provoking film offers a unique and compelling perspective on the complexities of women's healthcare in the past.