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Effi Briest (2009)
Release Year: 2009
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Hermine Huntgeburth
Writer: Theodor Fontane, Volker Einrauch
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Constantin Film, MSM Studios
Genre: Drama, Romance
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Keywords
Keywords: woman director
Story
Effi Briest, a spirited seventeen-year-old, marries Baron von Innstetten at her parents' behest despite loving her cousin Dagobert instead. The marriage proves monotonous as Innstetten devotes himself to politics in the sleepy town of Kessin. Major Crampas arrives, an old friend of Innstetten and a charming womanizer. Effi finds herself drawn to him, initiating a passionate affair that goes unnoticed for years.
Summary
Director Hermine Huntgeburth brings to life Fontane's classic novel in this 2009 period drama. 'Effi Briest' explores themes of love, marriage, and the consequences of one's actions. The story follows Effi from her naive teenage years into adulthood, revealing how societal expectations shape her fate. Key themes include the constraints women faced during the late 19th century, the complexities of marriage, and the destructive power of secrets.
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