The Marriage of Maria Braun
Die Ehe der Maria Braun
Synopsis
In Thomas Ostermeier's stage version of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film, Maria marries German soldier Hermann Braun during World War II. The couple spend over a decade apart due to forces largely beyond Maria's control. To survive in postwar Germany, she becomes a sex worker, a wealthy industrialist's mistress, and eventually a ruthless capitalist during the German economic miracle, while still asserting her loyalty to Hermann.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Ostermeier, Hannes Rossacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Märthesheimer, Pea Fröhlich, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Title
- Die Ehe der Maria Braun
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Ostermeier, Hannes Rossacher
Peter Märthesheimer, Pea Fröhlich, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Ostermeier
Director
Peter Märthesheimer
Writer
Pea Fröhlich
Writer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Hannes Rossacher
Director
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What is The Marriage of Maria Braun about?
In Thomas Ostermeier's stage version of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film, Maria marries German soldier Hermann Braun during World War II. The couple spend over a decade apart due to forces largely beyond Maria's control. To survive in postwar Germany, she becomes a sex worker, a wealthy industrialist's mistress, and eventually a ruthless capitalist during the German economic miracle, while still asserting her loyalty to Hermann.
Who directed The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The Marriage of Maria Braun was directed by Thomas Ostermeier, Hannes Rossacher.
Who stars in The Marriage of Maria Braun?
The principal cast of The Marriage of Maria Braun includes Brigitte Hobmeier, Steven Scharf, Jean Pierre Cornu, Hans Kremer, Bernd Moss.
When was The Marriage of Maria Braun released and how long is it?
The Marriage of Maria Braun was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.