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‘Frieda’s Case’: A Bold Call for Women’s Rights

4/15/2025

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Swiss director Maria Brendle's gripping film "Frieda’s Case" delves into the harrowing 1904 murder trial of seamstress Frieda Keller, shedding light on women's rights and societal injustices. Premiering at the Zurich Film Festival, it powerfully illustrates Keller's battle against a patriarchal legal system, resonating with the ongoing global fight for women's equality.

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Story summary

Swiss director Maria Brendle's gripping film "Frieda’s Case" delves into the harrowing 1904 murder trial of seamstress Frieda Keller, shedding light on women's rights and societal injustices. Premiering at the Zurich Film Festival, it powerfully illustrates Keller's battle against a patriarchal legal system, resonating with the ongoing global fight for women's equality.