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Release Year: 2018
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Diffamation, Defamed
Director: Viviane Andereggen
Writer: Britta Stöckle, Claudia Kaufmann
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Luisa Jobst, a dedicated grade-school teacher in Bavaria, is beloved by her students but faces backlash when she refuses to grant a student a high school recommendation. Following this incident, a nude photo of Luisa appears on the school's website, leading to widespread sexual harassment and slander against her. The school places her on leave, and despite police involvement, no progress is made in finding who posted the picture or stopping the harassment. Eventually, Luisa disappears, leaving behind signs of a violent struggle in her home. The question remains: was Luisa the victim of foul play after being subjected to these vicious rumors?
Rufmord (2018), directed by Viviane Andereggen and classified as a drama TV movie, explores the devastating consequences of slander and sexual harassment against an idealistic teacher named Luisa Jobst. Set in Bavaria, Germany, the film follows Luisa's descent into humiliation and danger after she refuses to give a student a high school recommendation. The story highlights the power dynamics at play within schools and communities, as well as the damaging effects of online harassment and revenge porn.
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