Die Braut (1999)
The relationship between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German writer, and Christiane Vulpius, a village girl, is one of the instantaneous and fiery passion. They lived together for 28 years, 18 of these living in sin, 10 a married couple. Christiane's rival, Charlotte von Stein, a former favorite of Goethe, begins plotting and scheming against her. Christiane puts up with countless insults and humiliations like having to 'disappear' with their son into the servants' quarters and to stay at home on official occasions. Goethe marries her when she saves his life during an attack by plundering Napoleonic soldiers. Her new social position as Goethe's wife is resented and envied by all. When she is openly attacked by the snooty, jealous people, Goethe is only half-hearted in coming to her defence. But she stays with him for he is her great love, even when she turns to the charms of many youthful admirers...
Cast
- Veronica Ferres - Christiane Vulpius
- Herbert Knaup - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Sibylle Canonica - Charlotte von Stein
- Christoph Waltz - Herzog Carl August
- Franziska Herold - Charlotte Lengefeld-Schiller
- Christian Hockenbrink - Christian August Vulpius
- August Diehl - Fritz von Stein
- Friedrich-Wilhelm Junge - Christoph Martin Wieland
- Rüdiger Vogler - Hans-Heinrich Meyer
- Maria Happel - Tante Juliane
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Braut about?
- The relationship between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German writer, and Christiane Vulpius, a village girl, is one of the instantaneous and fiery passion. They lived together for 28 years, 18 of these living in sin, 10 a married couple. Christiane's rival, Charlotte von Stein, a former favorite of Goethe, begins plotting and scheming against her. Christiane puts up with countless insults and humiliations like having to 'disappear' with their son into the servants' quarters and to stay at home on official occasions. Goethe marries her when she saves his life during an attack by plundering Napoleonic soldiers. Her new social position as Goethe's wife is resented and envied by all. When she is openly attacked by the snooty, jealous people, Goethe is only half-hearted in coming to her defence. But she stays with him for he is her great love, even when she turns to the charms of many youthful admirers...
- Who directed Die Braut?
- Die Braut was directed by Egon Günther.
- Who stars in Die Braut?
- Die Braut stars Veronica Ferres, Herbert Knaup, Sibylle Canonica, Christoph Waltz, Franziska Herold, Christian Hockenbrink.
- How long is Die Braut?
- Die Braut has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Die Braut?
- Die Braut is a Drama, History, Romance film.
- Where was Die Braut produced?
- Die Braut was produced in Austria, Germany.