Hedda Gabler
Synopsis
Hedda Gabler, the spoiled daughter of a general, marries the staid scholar Tesman in the hope that he will develop into an important personality. But Hedda is an eccentric woman and her expectations of life are insatiable. She has no sympathy for her husband's work and quickly becomes bored in her petty bourgeois circumstances. Then Ejlert Lövberg, a colleague of her husband's, returns to the city he left because of his dissolute lifestyle. They have known each other since those days, but Hedda feared a scandal if she had returned his passionate love. Ejlert is rehabilitated thanks to Thea, the woman at his side. But Hedda's love for him reawakens and, driven by her nature to determine the fate of other people, she drives Ejlert to disaster.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Langhoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Ibsen
- Original Title
- Hedda Gabler
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Langhoff
Henrik Ibsen
Werner Helbig
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Langhoff
Director
Werner Helbig
Director of Photography
Henrik Ibsen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hedda Gabler
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What is Hedda Gabler about?
Hedda Gabler, the spoiled daughter of a general, marries the staid scholar Tesman in the hope that he will develop into an important personality. But Hedda is an eccentric woman and her expectations of life are insatiable. She has no sympathy for her husband's work and quickly becomes bored in her petty bourgeois circumstances. Then Ejlert Lövberg, a colleague of her husband's, returns to the city he left because of his dissolute lifestyle. They have known each other since those days, but Hedda feared a scandal if she had returned his passionate love. Ejlert is rehabilitated thanks to Thea, the woman at his side. But Hedda's love for him reawakens and, driven by her nature to determine the fate of other people, she drives Ejlert to disaster.
Who directed Hedda Gabler?
Hedda Gabler was directed by Thomas Langhoff.
Who stars in Hedda Gabler?
The principal cast of Hedda Gabler includes Jutta Hoffmann, Jörg Gudzuhn, Monika Lennartz, Jürgen Gosch, Klaus Piontek.
When was Hedda Gabler released and how long is it?
Hedda Gabler was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.