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GERMANY · 1974
Martha
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Synopsis
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
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When I think of the other side of things, of melodrama, it’s all Douglas Sirk and Fassbinder. And all his films like *Ali: Fear Eats the Soul*, *Martha*, *The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant*.
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