What Happens at the End of Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer?

The respected gynecologist Prof. Hausen is averse to performing abortions. In contrast, his up-and-coming colleague Dr. Schäfer sees abortion as a means of helping women in need and openly advocates an amendment of the law. The professor’s convictions are shaken when misfortune befalls his own family. Louise Fleck presents her drama about the untimeliness of restrictive abortion legislation against the backdrop of modern urban reality. Seriousness, however, is preserved, because topics such as unwanted pregnancy, sexual violence, and the consequences of improperly performed abortions are not only addressed through minor characters, but also placed at the center of the cinematic narrative. (Anna Dobringer)

Jakob Fleck's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Leopold Kramer (Professor Hausen)'s journey. Hausen is averse to performing abortions.

How Does Leopold Kramer (Professor Hausen)'s Story End?

• Leopold Kramer: Leopold Kramer's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Evelyn Holt (Evelyn Hausen): Evelyn Holt's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Iván Petrovich (Dr. Schäfer): Iván Petrovich's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer Mean?

Frauenarzt Dr. Schäfer's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Leopold Kramer may feel rushed. Jakob Fleck's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.