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Nachrede auf Klara Heydebreck (1969)

60 min · Documentation

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Directors

Eberhard Fechner

Cast

Eberhard Fechner

Accounts from people who knew a 72-year-old pensioner reconstruct her life after her death.

The story

The film portrays Klara Heydebreck, a 72-year-old pensioner, through accounts from relatives, neighbors, her doctor, police officers, and other acquaintances. It begins with circumstances surrounding her death and the discovery of her body, then turns back to reconstruct her life. Brief excerpts from the interviewees’ accounts are juxtaposed, forming a multifaceted portrait of a woman pieced together through the memories and observations of those around her.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

The film describes the life and suicide of Klara Heydebreck, a 72-year-old pensioner. Based on accounts from relatives, neighbors, her doctor, police officers, and other acquaintances, it first describes the circumstances of her death and the discovery of her body, and then reconstructs her life. Brief excerpts from the interviewees’ accounts are juxtaposed, creating a multifaceted portrait.

Genres

Documentation

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