Martha (1974)
Anno di uscita: 1974
Nazione: Germany
Alternative Title: Gymni brosta sto dolofono, Марта
Regista: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer: Cornell Woolrich, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Peter Märthesheimer
Società: Pro-ject Filmproduktion, WDR
Genere: Drama, Thriller, Tv Movie
Budget: DEM 500,000 (estimated).
Premi & Simili
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: husband wife relationship, marriage, neglect of one's spouse, sadomasochism, sexism, spanish steps, wheelchair user
Storia
Martha, a lonely librarian in her early thirties, returns home after her father's sudden death in Rome. Back home, she cares for her highly-strung mother but faces verbal abuse and offensive remarks, leading her to accept a proposal from Helmuth, despite his insulting behavior. During their honeymoon in Italy, Helmuth resigns Martha from her job, sends her mother to an institution, and violently rapes her after she gets sunburnt. Back in Germany, Martha initially believes Helmuth's dominating possessiveness is normal marriage dynamics. However, when Herr Kaiser, an old workmate, tells her Helmuth is a sadist, Martha begins to suspect her husband wants to kill her. She becomes convinced of this while driving with Kaiser and feels Helmuth is following them.
Riassunto
Martha (1974) is a German drama-thriller directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Based on the few available sources, it seems to focus on Martha's abusive marriage to Helmuth after her father's death. The movie explores themes of sadomasochism in relationships, marital neglect, and the harsh realities of being a woman in such dynamics. It is set against the backdrop of 1970s Germany. Despite its intriguing premise and the potential for exploration of Martha's psychological journey, the provided plot descriptions are scarce on details about her inner growth or societal context.
