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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Luderer
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodor Fontane, Wolfgang Luderer
- Original Score
- Hans-Hendrik Wehding
- Original Title
- Effi Briest
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Luderer
Theodor Fontane, Wolfgang Luderer
Hans-Hendrik Wehding
Ilse Peters
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Wolfgang Luderer
Director
Wolfgang Luderer
Writer
Ilse Peters
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Frequently Asked Questions About Effi Briest
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What is Effi Briest about?
In the nineteenth century, seventeen year old Effi Briest is married to the older Baron von Instetten and moves into a house that she believes has a ghost.
Who directed Effi Briest?
Effi Briest was directed by Wolfgang Luderer.
Who stars in Effi Briest?
The principal cast of Effi Briest includes Angelica Domröse, Horst Schulze, Gerhard Bienert, Dietrich Körner, Inge Keller.
When was Effi Briest released and how long is it?
Effi Briest was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Effi Briest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Effi Briest was composed by Hans-Hendrik Wehding.
Is Effi Briest based on a book or true story?
Effi Briest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodor Fontane".