In her impressive feature film debut, “Frieda’s Case,” German-Swiss director Maria Brendle examines a little-known yet ultimately momentous murder trial in Switzerland.
Based on a true story, the film grapples with themes of shame, morality and the struggle for emancipation as it chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller (Julia Buchmann), a young seamstress in St. Gallen who, in 1904, is accused of murdering her 5-year-old son Ernstli. “Frieda’s Case” world premieres at the Zurich Film Festival.
Despite the dark subject matter, Brendle sought to tell a captivating story that would engage audiences.
“This is the true story of a woman who murdered her own child,” Brendle says. “I asked myself, what kind of person is capable of such an unimaginable act?”
Brendle aimed to avoid making the film feel “sad and heavy” by closely following other key characters and developing their relationships, creating a more balanced ensemble drama.
“I wanted the...
Based on a true story, the film grapples with themes of shame, morality and the struggle for emancipation as it chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller (Julia Buchmann), a young seamstress in St. Gallen who, in 1904, is accused of murdering her 5-year-old son Ernstli. “Frieda’s Case” world premieres at the Zurich Film Festival.
Despite the dark subject matter, Brendle sought to tell a captivating story that would engage audiences.
“This is the true story of a woman who murdered her own child,” Brendle says. “I asked myself, what kind of person is capable of such an unimaginable act?”
Brendle aimed to avoid making the film feel “sad and heavy” by closely following other key characters and developing their relationships, creating a more balanced ensemble drama.
“I wanted the...
- 10/3/2024
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Berlin-based Picture Tree Intl. has acquired international sales rights for “Frieda’s Case” by Academy Award nominated director Maria Brendle. The film is set for its world premiere as a Gala Screening at the Zurich Film Festival on Oct. 9, with the Swiss release by Praesens Film being set for Jan. 23, 2025.
Ahead of the premiere, Variety is exclusively launching the film’s international trailer, offering a first look at the drama.
Following its Zurich debut, “Frieda’s Case” will be introduced to international buyers at this year’s Asian Film Market in Busan, Mia Rome as well as the American Film Market in Las Vegas, where the film will have its official market premiere.
“Frieda’s Case,” based on a true story and set in 1904, portrays the harrowing legal battle of Frieda Keller, a young seamstress accused of killing her child. Her fight for justice becomes a powerful reflection of the inequities faced by...
Ahead of the premiere, Variety is exclusively launching the film’s international trailer, offering a first look at the drama.
Following its Zurich debut, “Frieda’s Case” will be introduced to international buyers at this year’s Asian Film Market in Busan, Mia Rome as well as the American Film Market in Las Vegas, where the film will have its official market premiere.
“Frieda’s Case,” based on a true story and set in 1904, portrays the harrowing legal battle of Frieda Keller, a young seamstress accused of killing her child. Her fight for justice becomes a powerful reflection of the inequities faced by...
- 10/2/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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