Marianne and Juliane (1981)
Original title: Die bleierne Zeit
Marianne and Juliane is a 1981 German-language drama movie directed by Margarethe von Trotta, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Jutta Lampe, Barbara Sukowa and Ina Robinski.
Germany, 1968: The priest's daughters Marianna and Juliane both fight for changes in society, like making abortion legal. However their means are totally different: while Juliane's committed as a reporter, her sister joins a terroristic organization. After she's caught by the police and put into isolation jail, Juliane remains as her last connection to the rest of the world. Although she doesn't accept her sister's arguments and her boyfriend Wolfgang doesn't want her to, Juliane keeps on helping her sister. She begins to question the way her sister is treated.
Quick answers
What is Marianne and Juliane about?
Germany, 1968: The priest's daughters Marianna and Juliane both fight for changes in society, like making abortion legal. However their means are totally different: while Juliane's committed as a reporter, her sister joins a terroristic organization. After she's caught by the police and put into isolation jail, Juliane remains as her last connection to the rest of the world. Although she doesn't accept her sister's arguments and her boyfriend Wolfgang doesn't want her to, Juliane keeps on helping her sister. She begins to question the way her sister is treated.
When was Marianne and Juliane released?
Marianne and Juliane was released on 4 September 1981.
How long is Marianne and Juliane?
Marianne and Juliane runs 1h 46m.
Who made Marianne and Juliane?
Marianne and Juliane was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Where can I watch Marianne and Juliane?
Marianne and Juliane is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch Marianne and Juliane
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Jutta Lampe as Juliane
- Barbara Sukowa as Marianne
- Ina Robinski as Juliane (child)
- Julia Biedermann as Marianne (child)
- Rüdiger Vogler as Wolfgang
- Doris Schade as Mother
- Vérénice Rudolph as Sabine
- Luc Bondy as Werner
- Franz Rudnick as Father
- Hannelore Minkus as Class teacher
- Felix Moeller as Rolf
- Satan Deutscher as Marianne's smoking friend