Martha (1974)
1h 56m 5.9/10 IMDb
After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cast: Margit Carstensen, Karlheinz Böhm, Barbara Valentin, Peter Chatel, Gisela Fackeldey
Content Warnings
Other
Gaslighting / emotional manipulation
Violence & Physical Harm
Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse Sexual assault / rape
Where to Watch
Streaming
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