Wahnfried
Synopsis
Lake Lucerne in 1868: a passionate and forbidden affair flares up between the gifted composer Richard Wagner and the much younger Cosima von Bülow - the aristocrat is already married and the mother of four children. Contrary to all conventions, the two publicly confess their love - and break a social taboo in the process.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Patzak
- Screenplay & Story
- Reinhard Baumgart
- Original Title
- Wahnfried
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Production Studios
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Star Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Patzak
Reinhard Baumgart
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Patzak
Director
Heidi Melinc
Costume Design
Reinhard Baumgart
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wahnfried
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What is Wahnfried about?
Lake Lucerne in 1868: a passionate and forbidden affair flares up between the gifted composer Richard Wagner and the much younger Cosima von Bülow - the aristocrat is already married and the mother of four children. Contrary to all conventions, the two publicly confess their love - and break a social taboo in the process.
Who directed Wahnfried?
Wahnfried was directed by Peter Patzak.
Who stars in Wahnfried?
The principal cast of Wahnfried includes Otto Sander, Tatja Seibt, Christoph Waltz, Fabienne Babe, Anton Diffring.
When was Wahnfried released and how long is it?
Wahnfried was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 53m.