Bremen Freedom (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, Bremen Freedom is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A very stylized TV version of the Fassbinder play. The set consists of a few pieces of furniture in front of a large screen on which coastal scenery is back projected. Geesche is a nineteenth century woman who wants to have a mind of her own. She defies convention and will do anything to achieve her freedom from oppression by her family and friends. (synopsis written by Will Gilbert)
Who’s in it. Bremen Freedom stars Margit Carstensen as Geesche Gottfried, Wolfgang Schenck as Gottfried, Wolfgang Kieling as Timm and Hanna Schygulla as Luisa Mauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bremen Freedom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bremen Freedom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bremen Freedom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bremen Freedom (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bremen Freedom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bremen Freedom worth watching?
- Bremen Freedom holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bremen Freedom?
- Bremen Freedom stars Margit Carstensen, Wolfgang Schenck, Wolfgang Kieling, Hanna Schygulla and Lilo Pempeit.
- When was Bremen Freedom released?
- Bremen Freedom was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.