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Marianne and Juliane

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Sisters Marianne (Barbara Sukowa) and Juliane (Jutta Lampe) are as similar, and as different, as can be. Marianne is a journalist who believes the only way to enact meaningful social change is through careful observation and factual reporting. Juliane thinks that radical terrorism and fear of violence is the only way to change the world. When Juliane lands herself in prison, Marianne begins to doubt herself and, against the wishes of her boyfriend (Rudiger Vogler), helps her sister.

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Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Jan 6
All this is pretty grim stuff, but handled with such unswerving honesty that the ultimate effect is bracing, rather than depressing. Go to Full Review Jesús Fernández Santos El Pais (Spain) 08/21/2019
Director Margarethe von Trotta does a solid and precise job. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Beth Horning Sojourner 08/21/2019
[Director Margarethe] Von Trotta's greatest achievement lies in making all of this emotionally resonant. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/11/2005
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Cast & Crew

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Margarethe von Trotta

Director

Jutta Lampe

Juliane

Barbara Sukowa

Marianne

Rudiger Vogler

Wolfgang

Doris Schade

The mother

Vérénice Rudolph

Sabine
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Synopsis Sisters Marianne (Barbara Sukowa) and Juliane (Jutta Lampe) are as similar, and as different, as can be. Marianne is a journalist who believes the only way to enact meaningful social change is through careful observation and factual reporting. Juliane thinks that radical terrorism and fear of violence is the only way to change the world. When Juliane lands herself in prison, Marianne begins to doubt herself and, against the wishes of her boyfriend (Rudiger Vogler), helps her sister.
Director
Margarethe von Trotta
Producer
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Screenwriter
Margarethe von Trotta
Distributor
New Yorker Films
Production Co
Bioskop Film, Sender Freies Berlin (SFB)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 25, 1981, Wide
Runtime
1h 46m