The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum

Plot Summary

After a chance encounter with a wanted man, a woman is harassed by the police and press until she takes violent action.

shadowing

communist

cologne, germany

yellow press

1970s

investigation

carnival

calumny

glory

press freedom

terrorism

police harassment

woman director

social issues

pressure from the press

new german cinema

intimidation by police

instigation

guilt by association