Wahnfried (1986)
Lake Lucerne in 1868: a passionate and forbidden affair flares up between the gifted composer Richard Wagner and the much younger Cosima von Bülow - the aristocrat is already married and the mother of four children. Contrary to all conventions, the two publicly confess their love - and break a social taboo in the process.
Director: Peter Patzak
Runtime: 173 min
Release Date: April 16, 1986
Cast
- Otto Sander - Richard Wagner
- Tatja Seibt - Cosima Wagner
- Christoph Waltz - Friedrich Nietzsche
- Fabienne Babe - Judith Mendes
- Anton Diffring - Franz Listz
- Anja Jaenicke - Daniela von Bülow
- Beate Finckh - Elisabeth Nietzsche
- Rudolf Wessely - Schnappauf
- Luise Prasser - Malwida von Meysenburg
- Annette Richter - Blandine von Bülow
Screenplay
Production: Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Star Production
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français, Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Peter Patzak
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wahnfried about?
- Lake Lucerne in 1868: a passionate and forbidden affair flares up between the gifted composer Richard Wagner and the much younger Cosima von Bülow - the aristocrat is already married and the mother of four children. Contrary to all conventions, the two publicly confess their love - and break a social taboo in the process.
- Who directed Wahnfried?
- Wahnfried was directed by Peter Patzak.
- Who stars in Wahnfried?
- Wahnfried stars Otto Sander, Tatja Seibt, Christoph Waltz, Fabienne Babe, Anton Diffring, Anja Jaenicke.
- How long is Wahnfried?
- Wahnfried has a runtime of 2h 53m (173 minutes).
- Where was Wahnfried produced?
- Wahnfried was produced in Germany, France.