The three daughters of the Dessau merchant Sellmann move with their father to Prague in 1936, where he accepted a position as director of the Böhmische Landesbank. For the three different women begins a new life, which accompanies the film over a period of ten years.

Die Eroberung der Zitadelle is a 1977 movie that explores social criticism through a captivating storyline. Based on a novel, the film delves deep into the issues of society and leaves a lasting impact on the viewers.