Original Bliss
Gleißendes Glück
Synopsis
Helen Brindel is trapped in a violent marriage and the prison of her faith when she falls in love with a scholar, Professor Eduard Gluck. But he’s a secret porn addict. Slowly, carefully, two very different individuals get to know each other.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sven Taddicken
- Screenplay & Story
- Sven Taddicken, Hendrik Hölzemann, Stefanie Veith
- Original Title
- Gleißendes Glück
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Frisbeefilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sven Taddicken
Sven Taddicken, Hendrik Hölzemann, Stefanie Veith, A.L. Kennedy
Daniela Knapp
Andreas Wodraschke
Department Leadership Roster
Sven Taddicken
Director
Sven Taddicken
Screenplay
Ute Paffendorf
Costume Design
Hendrik Hölzemann
Screenplay
Daniela Knapp
Director of Photography
Juliane Friedrich
Production Design
Andreas Wodraschke
Editor
Stefanie Veith
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Original Bliss
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What is Original Bliss about?
Helen Brindel is trapped in a violent marriage and the prison of her faith when she falls in love with a scholar, Professor Eduard Gluck. But he’s a secret porn addict. Slowly, carefully, two very different individuals get to know each other.
Who directed Original Bliss?
Original Bliss was directed by Sven Taddicken.
Who stars in Original Bliss?
The principal cast of Original Bliss includes Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Tukur, Johannes Krisch, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Dietrich Brüggemann.
When was Original Bliss released and how long is it?
Original Bliss was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is Original Bliss based on a book or true story?
Original Bliss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.L. Kennedy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Original Bliss?
Original Bliss holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).