Die Ehe

Die Ehe

1929 · 64 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Documentary

Marriage and sexuality is examined through the lens of screenwriter Dr. van de Velde, a Dutch gynocologist.

Directed by Eberhard Frowein · Written by Theodore H. Van de Velde

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