The Marriage of Maria Braun (2008)
In Thomas Ostermeier's stage version of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film, Maria marries German soldier Hermann Braun during World War II. The couple spend over a decade apart due to forces largely beyond Maria's control. To survive in postwar Germany, she becomes a sex worker, a wealthy industrialist's mistress, and eventually a ruthless capitalist during the German economic miracle, while still asserting her loyalty to Hermann.
Director: Thomas Ostermeier, Hannes Rossacher
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Brigitte Hobmeier - Maria Braun
- Steven Scharf - Hermann Braun
- Jean Pierre Cornu
- Hans Kremer
- Bernd Moss
Screenplay
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Thomas Ostermeier, Hannes Rossacher
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Marriage of Maria Braun about?
- In Thomas Ostermeier's stage version of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film, Maria marries German soldier Hermann Braun during World War II. The couple spend over a decade apart due to forces largely beyond Maria's control. To survive in postwar Germany, she becomes a sex worker, a wealthy industrialist's mistress, and eventually a ruthless capitalist during the German economic miracle, while still asserting her loyalty to Hermann.
- Who directed The Marriage of Maria Braun?
- The Marriage of Maria Braun was directed by Thomas Ostermeier, Hannes Rossacher.
- Who stars in The Marriage of Maria Braun?
- The Marriage of Maria Braun stars Brigitte Hobmeier, Steven Scharf, Jean Pierre Cornu, Hans Kremer, Bernd Moss.
- How long is The Marriage of Maria Braun?
- The Marriage of Maria Braun has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Marriage of Maria Braun?
- The Marriage of Maria Braun is a Drama film.