Official Selection of Tiantan Award
Frieda's Case
Maria Brendle
Switzerland
Producer: Hans G. Syz, Susann Henggeler
Screenwriter:Miche le Minelli, Robert Buchschwenter, Maria Brendle
Cinematographer:Hans G. Syz
Editor: Wolfgang Weigl
Sound Designer: Patrick Storck
Composer: Mark Bächle
Production Designer:Urs Beuter
Production Company: Condor Films AG, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen, SRG SSR
World Sales: Picture Tree International
Cast: Julia Buchmann, Stefan Merki, Rachel Braunschweig
Synopsis
In 1904, young seamstress Frieda Keller becomes the central figure in a high-profile legal battle that exposes the deep injustices of a patriarchal society. Her case forces male prosecutors to confront personal and professional dilemmas that challenge their views on morality and gender equality. As the trial unfolds, public protests and media attention highlight the unequal treatment of women in the legal system. Frieda’s fight for justice becomes a symbol of the broader struggle for gender equality and a mirror reflecting societal hypocrisy and injustice.
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Maria Brendle
Maria Brendle is an award-winning director & screenwriter known for her powerful films that explore complex women’s issues. She received an Academy Award nomination in 2022 for her short film Ala Kachuu - Take and Run and is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in film from Zurich University of the Arts as well as a master’s in cognitive neuroscience from the Academy of Neuroscience (aon) Cologne. She is also a graduate of the Drehbuchwerkstatt Munich screenwriting program. Her nuanced, character-driven films that tackle challenging social topics have garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning her numerous awards and honors at top international film festivals. Her feature film debut Frieda's Case will be released in theaters in winter 2024/25.
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