Effi Briest

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

An exquisite rendition of Fontane’s great novel of 1896 that examines the plight of 17-year-old Effi – forced into a socially advantageous marriage with a much older man.

Duration:
140 minutes

Translated title:
Fontane Effi Briest

Languages:
German

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Germany

Year of production:
1974