Lot's Wife (1965)

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The marriage of Katrin and Richard Lot has become a routine. She has a career and he, as a Marine officer, comes home only once every fourteen days. The children greet him with joy, but she greets him only with anxiety because their marriage is missing its key ingredient: love. She wants a divorce, but he refuses mainly out of comfort as well as due to pressure from the party. Katrin finds a strange solution: she shoplifts and is put on probation for three months. This is enough to force Richard into a divorce because he is concerned about the "moral liability" of his wife.

Director: Egon Günther
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Karl-Ernst Sasse
Cinematography: Otto Merz
Editing: Christa Helwig
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Egon Günther
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lot's Wife about?
The marriage of Katrin and Richard Lot has become a routine. She has a career and he, as a Marine officer, comes home only once every fourteen days. The children greet him with joy, but she greets him only with anxiety because their marriage is missing its key ingredient: love. She wants a divorce, but he refuses mainly out of comfort as well as due to pressure from the party. Katrin finds a strange solution: she shoplifts and is put on probation for three months. This is enough to force Richard into a divorce because he is concerned about the "moral liability" of his wife.
Who directed Lot's Wife?
Lot's Wife was directed by Egon Günther.
Who stars in Lot's Wife?
Lot's Wife stars Marita Böhme, Günther Simon, Klaus Piontek, Gerry Wolff, Herbert Köfer, Rolf Römer.
How long is Lot's Wife?
Lot's Wife has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Lot's Wife?
Lot's Wife is a Drama film.
Where was Lot's Wife produced?
Lot's Wife was produced in East Germany, Germany.