We Can Only Help Ourselves
Originally released in 1974. We Can Only Help Ourselves is a documentary film. directed by Gardi Deppe. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Gardi Deppe’s film follows women completing a six-week course of treatment in a health clinic (unique in West Germany at the time) for ‘working girls and women between the ages of 15 and 21.’ The film shows striking differences between the perception of the patients and the approach of the clinic and its exclusively male doctors. The women attribute their health problems to social and labour policies. The health clinic responds with medication, sports programs and occupational therapy. The film underlines the need for self-organization and ends with the realization that these women must develop their own strategies.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Can Only Help Ourselves about?
Gardi Deppe’s film follows women completing a six-week course of treatment in a health clinic (unique in West Germany at the time) for ‘working girls and women between the ages of 15 and 21.’...
Who directed We Can Only Help Ourselves?
We Can Only Help Ourselves was directed by Gardi Deppe.
How long is We Can Only Help Ourselves?
We Can Only Help Ourselves has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was We Can Only Help Ourselves released?
We Can Only Help Ourselves was released on November 1, 1974 in theaters.