Maria Brendle Revisits Momentous Swiss Murder Trial in ‘Frieda’s Case’
In her impressive feature film debut, “Frieda’s Case,” German-Swiss director Maria Brendle examines a little-known yet ultimately momentous murder trial in Switzerland. Based on a true story, the film grapples with themes of shame, morality and the struggle for emancipation as it chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller (Julia Buchmann), a young seamstress in St. […]