Sisters, or the Balance of Happiness (Schwestern oder Die Balance des Glücks) (1979)

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Directed by

Margarethe von Trotta

Starring

Jutta Lampe
Maria Sundermann

Gudrun Gabriel
Anna Sundermann

Jessica Früh
Miriam Grau

Konstantin Wecker
Robert Edelschneider

Agnes Fink
Mutter Sundermann

Heinz Bennent
Münzinger

Ellen Esser
Nurse Fritz

Written by (View all)

Margarethe von Trotta
(screenplay)

Martje Grohmann

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Description: It is one of life's ironies that the strong (those who know who they are and what they want) are often the prey of the weak (those who can't stand on their own). Equally depressing is the process whereby benevolent paternalism can turn against those who are trying to help the less fortunate. Both of these themes are brought to life in a compelling way in Sisters or The Balance of Happiness. Maria (Jutta Lampe) is a successful and efficient executive secretary; she lives with and supports her younger sister Anna (Gudrun Gabriel), a graduate student in biology. They are totally different personalities; one is practical and wor ... (more)

Release date: 1 October 1979
UPC: 759259140714