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made a subtle reference to the subjects of post-war displacement and to the bombings during World War II, that were both very controversial at the time. Joshua
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Walkowiak is an ambitious director of a collective farm. Although she is talented and hard-working, the men in the commune are reluctant to accept her as their supervisor. August, Frieda's husband, is exasperated by his wife's devotion to her office, which leads to her being absent from home
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The film was made in accordance with the demands set forth by the East German establishment in the
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quite often. After she misses their wedding anniversary, August is enraged, and leaves their home with their daughter. Frieda is badly depressed and suffers a breakdown. She is taken to a hospital. August hears of this, comes back to his senses and returns. The family reunites.
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387:. Diplomica Verlag (2010).
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213:. It was released in 1959.
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