It Was Infidelity in the Beginning (1999)
Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
Cast
- Simone Thomalla - Annabelle Schrader / Wife
- Heidelinde Weis - Edda Hartwig 'Queen Mum'
- Stephan Schwartz - Friedrich Schrader / Husband
- Jonathan Beck - Jonas Schrader / Son
- Gesche Tebbenhoff - Doro Thaling / Friedrich's Lover
- Hans Peter Korff - Martin Bergmann / Edda's Friend
- Sebastian Feicht - Rilke / Annabelle's Lover
- Jens Woggon - Niki / Lucy's boyfriend
- Julia Thurnau - Sabine
- Nina Bagusat - Sandra
Screenplay
- Amelie Fried (Novel)
- Amelie Fried (Teleplay)
- Peter Probst (Teleplay)
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, jealousy, older woman younger man relationship, teenage romance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning about?
- Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
- Who directed It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning was directed by Hartmut Griesmayr.
- Who stars in It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning stars Simone Thomalla, Heidelinde Weis, Stephan Schwartz, Jonathan Beck, Gesche Tebbenhoff, Hans Peter Korff.
- How long is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning is a Comedy, TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was It Was Infidelity in the Beginning produced?
- It Was Infidelity in the Beginning was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?
- The themes of It Was Infidelity in the Beginning include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy.