The Core Question
What just happened between you and "Menschenfrauen"?
No need to judge. Just record how you feel right now.
Overview
Menschenfrauen is a film about relationships and the psychological oppression of women in society. Franz, a journalist, maintains relationships with four women. His three mistresses are introduced with television dreams of intense emotional violence (in the first dream, a mother shouts at her daughter, explaining that as a girl, she does not deserve a room of her own), and the fourth is his wife. He is desperate to have each to himself. Franz never offers a substantial sign of love, but is willing to say anything and make any promise for affection. His dependence on women for fulfilment is explained through arguments with his wife. He claims "I am my own sound. The women produce voices within me." An understandable and sometimes sympathetic antagonist is one of the films greatest strengths. The emotional damage he causes becomes believable.
Cast & Crew
Valie Export
Director
Elly Naschold
Lukas Resetarits
Klaus Wildbolz
Franz
Susanne Widl
Anna Sand
Maria Martina
Gertrud
Renée Felden
Elisabeth
Love Letters from the Community
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