The Roedern Affair (1944)
Prussia, at the time of Frederick the Great. In his service is Major General Dietrich Edler von Roedern, a renowned fortress builder who pursues his work with fanatical zeal and seriousness. He is not in the mood for women or festivities. Although he is married to Elisabeth, a woman who has gradually become estranged from him due to his nature, this marriage only exists on paper. When Frederick II invites him to a soiree, Roedern meets the singer Maria Raven. The two feel connected from the very beginning, a fateful, invisible bond that seems to chain the two very different people together. For the first time, Dietrich von Roedern experiences something like passionate love.
Director: Erich Waschneck
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: July 14, 1944
Cast
- Paul Hartmann - Festungsbaumeister Dietrich von Roedern
- Rudolf Fernau - Graf Wengen
- Annelies Reinhold - Sängerin Maria Raven
- Franz Schafheitlin - Marquis d'Orion
- Ursula Herking - Marias Dienerin Luise
- Herbert Hübner - General von Krusemarck
- Hans Leibelt - Hofmarschall
- Ernst Pittschau
Screenplay
Music: Norbert Schultze
Editing: Marthe Rau
Production: Berlin-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Erich Waschneck
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Roedern Affair about?
- Prussia, at the time of Frederick the Great. In his service is Major General Dietrich Edler von Roedern, a renowned fortress builder who pursues his work with fanatical zeal and seriousness. He is not in the mood for women or festivities. Although he is married to Elisabeth, a woman who has gradually become estranged from him due to his nature, this marriage only exists on paper. When Frederick II invites him to a soiree, Roedern meets the singer Maria Raven. The two feel connected from the very beginning, a fateful, invisible bond that seems to chain the two very different people together. For the first time, Dietrich von Roedern experiences something like passionate love.
- Who directed The Roedern Affair?
- The Roedern Affair was directed by Erich Waschneck.
- Who stars in The Roedern Affair?
- The Roedern Affair stars Paul Hartmann, Rudolf Fernau, Annelies Reinhold, Franz Schafheitlin, Ursula Herking, Herbert Hübner.
- How long is The Roedern Affair?
- The Roedern Affair has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Roedern Affair?
- The Roedern Affair is a Drama film.
- Where was The Roedern Affair produced?
- The Roedern Affair was produced in Germany.