Martha

1974 · 116 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 3,137 VOTES · DIR. Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 874 lines

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00:00:19 Yes, father. I'm coming.
00:06:21 Father...
00:11:00 You understand the situation?
00:16:17 Such a cultivated man. What a shame.
00:20:07 And Edgar doesn't even notice it.
00:23:27 Just my nerves, he says. My nerves are on edge.
00:27:23 This is Ilse.
00:30:40 I didn't say I hadn't forgotten you.
00:34:41 I described you to him in glowing terms...
00:39:42 Won't you take a seat?
00:44:02 And now... alone with you.
00:46:48 Pig's kidneys in Burgundy sauce, I'd say.
00:51:54 But Helmut... a murder was committed in that house.
00:59:20 - My job? - Yes.
01:06:11 When I hold you in my arms I don't know what I'm doing.
01:09:54 Pig's kidneys in Burgundy sauce.
01:13:52 You think so?
01:16:44 Unrestrained.
01:22:24 I just thought he might go to his brother.
01:26:32 What thinks the mouse on Thursday?
01:31:14 Martha, my dear little thing. Don't cry.
01:35:55 You won't forbid it, will you?
01:40:17 I want you to be especially loving to me today.
01:46:16 He loves you.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed874
Dialogue density7.5 lines / min
First line00:00:19
Final line01:46:16

Production Record

DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
LanguageGerman
IMDb votes3,137