The Confessions of Winifred Wagner (1978)
Winifred, the geriatric daughter-in-law of the famed composer Richard Wagner, talks about her cultural and political influence during the Third Reich. Yet in contradiction to the films's title, Winifred confesses nothing. The contradictions within her discourse do, however, reveal the extent of her delusions and political commitment as an unrepentant fascist. She paradoxically describes herself as a completely apolitical being, adamant that her classification as a grade three Nazi at the end of the war was a grave injustice. Still Winifred cannot contain her amusement when she recalls that after the collapse of the Third Reich, she was the only person left in Germany who would admit that she was a Nazi.
Director: Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 302 min
Release Date: March 23, 1978
Cast
Country: Austria, Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Confessions of Winifred Wagner about?
- Winifred, the geriatric daughter-in-law of the famed composer Richard Wagner, talks about her cultural and political influence during the Third Reich. Yet in contradiction to the films's title, Winifred confesses nothing. The contradictions within her discourse do, however, reveal the extent of her delusions and political commitment as an unrepentant fascist. She paradoxically describes herself as a completely apolitical being, adamant that her classification as a grade three Nazi at the end of the war was a grave injustice. Still Winifred cannot contain her amusement when she recalls that after the collapse of the Third Reich, she was the only person left in Germany who would admit that she was a Nazi.
- Who directed The Confessions of Winifred Wagner?
- The Confessions of Winifred Wagner was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
- Who stars in The Confessions of Winifred Wagner?
- The Confessions of Winifred Wagner stars Winifred Wagner.
- How long is The Confessions of Winifred Wagner?
- The Confessions of Winifred Wagner has a runtime of 5h 2m (302 minutes).
- What genre is The Confessions of Winifred Wagner?
- The Confessions of Winifred Wagner is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Confessions of Winifred Wagner produced?
- The Confessions of Winifred Wagner was produced in Austria, Germany.