Hurenkarussell

Movie"How the prostitute Marie turns into a hero and saves little Anna from defilement by her father"
Audience Score
70
Hurenkarussell
NR 1 hr 25 minDrama
1905 Syphilis and prostitution flourish in a small town somewhere in the Danube monarchy In the midst of the night stands Marie a young prostitute who has learned how to live in this shady environment Maries encounters with johns have many faces notorious bon vivants an old man who brings cake from his wife and Count Albin a lofty gentleman whose behavior is very strange Before Marie sleeps with him she must tie a blue band with white dots around her thigh The next day she encounters the Count shopping with his twelve year old daughter Anna Its apparent that Anna who wears a blue band with white dots in her hair is afraid of her father Marie is deeply touched by Annas emotional state which provokes her curiosity about the child As she investigates Annas situation Maries humanity is revealed Its ironic that a girl Anna of noble origins finds a motherly role model in Marie the prostitute
DirectorCajetan Jacob

Movie Details

Original Language:German
Production Companies:GRUPPEfilmkunst