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Effi Briest (2009)

118 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   12 February 2009 (Germany)
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Director:

Hermine Huntgeburth

Writers:

Theodor Fontane (novel), Volker Einrauch

Stars:

Julia Jentsch, Sebastian Koch and Juliane Köhler
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Effi Briest -- Pressured into marrying a man twenty years her senior, Effi Briest feels doomed to a life of monotony far from home. But when she begins an affair with her distant husbands former military comrade, she makes a choice that will change her life forever... Effi Briest -- This is the German-language trailer for Hermine Huntgeburth's romantic drama starring Julia Jentsch and Sebastian Koch.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julia Jentsch ...
Sebastian Koch ...
Juliane Köhler ...
Barbara Auer Barbara Auer ...
Misel Maticevic Misel Maticevic ...
Margarita Broich Margarita Broich ...
Rüdiger Vogler Rüdiger Vogler ...
Herr Gieshübler
Thomas Thieme Thomas Thieme ...
André Hennicke André Hennicke ...
Thilo Wedell Thilo Wedell ...
Diener Wilke
Heike Warmuth Heike Warmuth ...
Mirko Lang Mirko Lang ...
Carina N. Wiese Carina N. Wiese ...
Frau von Crampas
Sunnyi Melles Sunnyi Melles ...
Sidonie von Rasenapp
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey ...
Paukas
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Plot Keywords:

Unhappy Marriage | Berlin Germany | Bare Breasts | 1890s | Father Daughter Relationship  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

Germany

Language:

German

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Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

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Constantin Film Produktion, MSM Studios See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Goofs

Anachronisms: In the last scene a modern signboard (indicating the position of an underground hydrant) which is mounted on a street light is clearly visible. See more »

Connections

Version of Effi Briest (1974) See more »