THE CAT HAS NINE LIVES

How can a woman be successful in life? Protagonists Katharina and Anne seek to answer this question in 1968. Both of them are in search of fulfillment. Katharina sees herself as an independent woman and puts all of her energy into her career as a journalist. As for men, she prefers family man Stefan, whose marriage will prevent her from developing any real feelings for him. Katharina's French friend Anne, who is visiting her, seeks fulfillment by attracting the attention of the men around her — and by getting involved in politics. Although they share a friendly admiration for each other, the two women nonetheless find each other's approach a bit silly. This episodic film shows how, while out and about in Munich day and night, they meet other women who each follow their own path through life. In doing so, the two women get to know not only Munich and its surroundings, but themselves as well. Ula Stöckl's work earned a reputation as the first German feminist film and as such is just as current now as it was then.