Alice Schwarzer
2022 | 136 min | Biography
Cinematic memorial to the highly controversial icon of the German women's movement who helped shape feminist discourse for over 50 years.
Alice Schwarzer
ActorAlice Schwarzer is primarily known as a prominent German journalist, feminist, and author, rather than an actor or director. She is best known for founding the feminist magazine Emma in 1977 and has been a leading voice in women's rights and gender equality in Germany. Schwarzer's work often addresses issues such as abortion, prostitution, and women's liberation, and she has written multiple books on these topics, such as "Der Kleine Unterschied und seine großen Folgen" ("The Little Difference and Its Big Consequences"). Over her career, she has received various awards and honors for her contributions to journalism and feminism, including the Federal Cross of Merit.
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