Rebecca
Synopsis
The plot adheres closely to the original novel, revolves around wealthy Maxim DeWinter, his naïve new wife, and Mrs. Danvers, the manipulative housekeeper of DeWinter's Cornish estate Manderley. Mrs. Danvers resents the new wife's intrusion and persuades the new wife that she is an unworthy replacement for the first Mrs. DeWinter, the glamorous and mysterious Rebecca, who perished in a drowning accident. The new Mrs. DeWinter struggles to find her identity and take control of her life among the shadows left by Rebecca.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Raimund Theater Wien
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Zambello
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kunze, Daphne du Maurier
- Original Score
- Sylvester Levay
- Original Title
- Rebecca
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Zambello
Michael Kunze, Daphne du Maurier
Sylvester Levay
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kunze
Writer
Francesca Zambello
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebecca
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What is Rebecca about?
The plot adheres closely to the original novel, revolves around wealthy Maxim DeWinter, his naïve new wife, and Mrs. Danvers, the manipulative housekeeper of DeWinter's Cornish estate Manderley. Mrs. Danvers resents the new wife's intrusion and persuades the new wife that she is an unworthy replacement for the first Mrs. DeWinter, the glamorous and mysterious Rebecca, who perished in a drowning accident. The new Mrs. DeWinter struggles to find her identity and take control of her life among the shadows left by Rebecca.
Who directed Rebecca?
Rebecca was directed by Francesca Zambello.
Who stars in Rebecca?
The principal cast of Rebecca includes Christina Patten, Pia Douwes, Jan Ammann, Isabel Dörfler, Kerstin Ibald.
When was Rebecca released and how long is it?
Rebecca was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Rebecca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rebecca was composed by Sylvester Levay.
Is Rebecca based on a book or true story?
Rebecca is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daphne du Maurier".