In a critique to the Berliner films that depicted labour problems always through masculine lens, Sander changes the point of view. Irene, single mother, works in a washing machine factory and has to deal with discrimination, sexual harassment and lack of solidarity.
Helke Sander
Director, Writer
Gundula Schroeder
Irene
Sarah Schumann
Helga Foster
Hanne Herkommer

Käte Jaenicke
Dörte Haak
Ingo Busche
Christian Ziewer

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