Das katholische Korsett – oder der mühevolle Weg zum Frauenstimmrecht

About This Movie

So, 'Das katholische Korsett' is a fascinating dive into the Swiss women's suffrage struggle. It’s a documentary that really captures the tension of the era. The film lays out the historical backdrop of February 1971, when some Swiss men finally allowed women to vote. But it doesn't shy away from the complexities—like those eight cantons still holding on to their traditions. The pacing is thoughtful, letting you soak in the weight of the social change. There's something quite powerful about how it contrasts the push for modernity against deeply entrenched beliefs. It’s not flashy—no big-budget effects here—but the interviews and archival footage really pull you in. You get a sense of the atmosphere of the time, which is both somber and hopeful.

Focuses on Swiss women's rightsHistorical context of 1971Interviews and archival footage