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The Power of Women (2022)

Seeking the truth in a human grey area. Lawyer Annabelle Martinelli has specialized in sexual offences and represents victims of domestic violence. Shoe salesperson Doreen Markowitz seeks her support after pressing charges against her husband Leon for assault and sexual violence. The opposing lawyer is Annabelle's ex-boss John Quante, a cunning and unscrupulous divorce lawyer. Annabelle is convinced that her client has been systematically intimidated, beaten and forced to have sex. But the evidence is thin. One of several cases she has to deal with which put her professional distance to the test.

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  • Crime

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Natalia WörnerNatalia WörnerAnnabelle Martinelli
  • Photo of Nurit HirschfeldNurit HirschfeldDoreen Markowitz
  • Photo of Fritz KarlFritz KarlJohn Quante
  • Photo of David SchütterDavid SchütterLeon Markowitz
  • Photo of Sabrina AmaliSabrina AmaliZora Khalifa
  • Photo of Oceana MahlmannOceana MahlmannVictory Acheampong
  • Photo of Slavko PopadicSlavko PopadicBranko Dragovic
  • Photo of Mira Elisa GoeresMira Elisa GoeresMonique Lorant
  • Photo of Antonia BillAntonia BillMandy Novak
  • Photo of Mohamed AchourMohamed AchourRamy Khalifa

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