Die Zauberschere

A brisk, earnest postwar short that plays like a wry public-service debate about fashion, gender and radio.

Directed by

Horst Beck

Genres

Drama

Starring

Katharina Mayberg, Manfred Steffen

Overview

Film production supported by the British occupation forces as part of the Re-Orientation program. A radio reporter for women's issues provokes in his broadcast with the suggestion that women should counter the lack of chic clothing by being energetic and imaginative. He receives numerous letters of protest from female listeners and then announces a report entitled "Elegance is on the Street".

How it feels

Earnest, satirical and light. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Gender, class, media, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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