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Wahnfried (1986)

Movie ★ 5.2 173 min

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.

Peter Patzak Director Reinhard Baumgart Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 16, 1986
Runtime
173 min
IMDb
tt0094285
Country
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Language
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Studio
Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Star Production

Cast

Otto Sander Otto Sander Richard Wagner Tatja Seibt Tatja Seibt Cosima Wagner Christoph Waltz Christoph Waltz Friedrich Nietzsche Fabienne Babe Fabienne Babe Judith Mendes Anton Diffring Anton Diffring Franz Listz Anja Jaenicke Daniela von Bülow Beate Finckh Beate Finckh Elisabeth Nietzsche Rudolf Wessely Rudolf Wessely Schnappauf Luise Prasser Malwida von Meysenburg Annette Richter Blandine von Bülow

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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.
When was Wahnfried released?
Wahnfried is a 1986 film.
Where can I watch Wahnfried?
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