It Was Infidelity in the Beginning
Am Anfang war der Seitensprung
Synopsis
Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
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Simone Thomalla
Annabelle Schrader / Wife
Heidelinde Weis
Edda Hartwig 'Queen Mum'
Stephan Schwartz
Friedrich Schrader / Husband
Jonathan Beck
Jonas Schrader / Son
Gesche Tebbenhoff
Doro Thaling / Friedrich's Lover
Hans Peter Korff
Martin Bergmann / Edda's Friend
Sebastian Feicht
Rilke / Annabelle's Lover
Jens Woggon
Niki / Lucy's boyfriend
Julia Thurnau
Sabine
Nina Bagusat
Sandra
Vanessa Sobolewski
Svenja
Sissi Perlinger
Marion
Alexandra Schiffer
Lucy / Daughter
Andreas Borcherding
Fahrer
Arik Seils
Ralph
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hartmut Griesmayr
- Screenplay & Story
- Amelie Fried, Peter Probst
- Original Title
- Am Anfang war der Seitensprung
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hartmut Griesmayr
Amelie Fried, Peter Probst
Department Leadership Roster
Hartmut Griesmayr
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning about?
Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
Who directed It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
It Was Infidelity in the Beginning was directed by Hartmut Griesmayr.
Who stars in It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
The principal cast of It Was Infidelity in the Beginning includes Simone Thomalla, Heidelinde Weis, Stephan Schwartz, Jonathan Beck, Gesche Tebbenhoff.
When was It Was Infidelity in the Beginning released and how long is it?
It Was Infidelity in the Beginning was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning based on a book or true story?
It Was Infidelity in the Beginning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Amelie Fried".
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
It Was Infidelity in the Beginning holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).