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The Elective Affinities

August 27, 1974 1h 43m 2.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1974. The Elective Affinities is a drama film. directed by Siegfried Kühn.

Starring Beata Tyszkiewicz, Hilmar Thate, and Magda Vášáryová

Synopsis

Eduard and Charlotte live an isolated and idyllic life together. But soon Eduard feels that something is missing and he invites his friend Otto to come stay. Charlotte, meanwhile, decides that her foster daughter Ottilie should come live with them. Complex and passionate relationships between the four people begin. Based on Goethe's novel of the same title.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 27, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 2.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Elective Affinities about?

Eduard and Charlotte live an isolated and idyllic life together. But soon Eduard feels that something is missing and he invites his friend Otto to come stay. Charlotte, meanwhile, decides that her ...

Who directed The Elective Affinities?

The Elective Affinities was directed by Siegfried Kühn.

How long is The Elective Affinities?

The Elective Affinities has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was The Elective Affinities released?

The Elective Affinities was released on August 27, 1974 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Elective Affinities?

The main cast of The Elective Affinities includes Beata Tyszkiewicz, Hilmar Thate, Magda Vášáryová, Gerry Wolff, Horst Schulze.