• 1985
  • 1h 38m
The Woman and the Stranger

Summary Karl and Richard, two German soldiers captured by the Russians in World War I, become very close friends-so close that Richard shares intimate stories about his wife, Anna. Through these stories, Karl falls in love with her in his thoughts. When Karl escapes and goes to Richard's home, Anna knows he is not her husband. But although she tries to resist Karl's love, she feels a growing response to him. Then, one day, Richard returns... This beautifully shot work was the only East German film ever to win the Golden Bear at the West German Berlin International Film Festival. Shortly after this success, however, the film's distribution was suspended due to problems with the literary rights. After over 20 years, the film is now finally available again. View more details

  • 1985
  • 1h 38m

The Woman and the Stranger

Directed : Rainer Simon

Written : Leonhard Frank Rainer Simon

Stars : Christine Schorn Joachim Lätsch Peter Zimmermann Kathrin Waligura

All cast & crew

6.9

Details

Genres : Drama History

Release date : Jan 30, 1985

Countries of origin : East Germany

Language : German

Production companies : DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal"

Summary Karl and Richard, two German soldiers captured by the Russians in World War I, become very close friends-so close that Richard shares intimate stories about his wife, Anna. Through these stories, Karl falls in love with her in his thoughts. When Karl escapes and goes to Richard's home, Anna knows he is not her husband. But although she tries to resist Karl's love, she feels a growing response to him. Then, one day, Richard returns... This beautifully shot work was the only East German film ever to win the Golden Bear at the West German Berlin International Film Festival. Shortly after this success, however, the film's distribution was suspended due to problems with the literary rights. After over 20 years, the film is now finally available again. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama History

Release date : Jan 30, 1985

Countries of origin : East Germany

Language : German

Production companies : DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal"

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