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Fraulein (1986)
Director: Michael Haneke
Cast: Angelica Domröse, Peter Franke, Lou Castel, Heinz-Werner Kraehkamp
Runtime108 min
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A German woman and a former French prisoner of war live in 1950s Germany. Instead of playing a role in rebuilding her country, the heroine remains preoccupied with her personal affairs.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Michael Haneke's 1986 television film Fraulein received mixed reviews from critics, who found the drama's slow pacing and the heroine's preoccupation with personal affairs over the rebuilding of post-war Germany to be divisive elements. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, and its audience reception is unknown, as ratings data is unavailable.
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Fans of director Michael Haneke's distinctive dramatic style will appreciate the complex, character-driven narrative of Fraulein, his 1986 TV movie. The film explores the personal struggles of a German woman in the aftermath of WWII, with standout performances from leads Angelica Domröse and Peter Franke bringing depth and nuance to their roles.
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Fräulein is the German language honorific previously in common use for unmarried women, comparable to Miss in English.
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