
The film tells the life story of Louise Otto Peters, who in the middle of the XIX century in Germany for the first time raised a voice of protest against the unfair treatment of women and their labor. She created the first "women's newspaper" in Germany. The daughter of a famous lawyer, Louise could have easily arranged her life by marrying the wealthy Baron Rodern. But she chose a different purpose in life - to fight for equal rights for women. Through her articles and public speeches, she won the authority and respect of ordinary people.
Director
Carl Ballhaus
Writers
Hedda Zinner, Erich Ebermayer
Release Date
March 6, 1958
Runtime
1h 45m
Status
Released
Original Language
de
