Die Ehe der Maria Braun (1979)
Release Year: 1979
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Бракът на Мария Браун, O Casamento de Maria Braun, Maria Brauns ægteskab, El matrimonio de María Braun, Maria Braunin avioliitto
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer: Kurt Raab, Pea Fröhlich, Peter Märthesheimer, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Hanns Eckelkamp, Volker Canaris, Wolf-Dietrich Brücker, Michael Fengler
Companies: Albatros Filmproduktion, Fengler Films, Filmverlag der Autoren, Tango Film, Trio Films, WDR
Genre: Art Film, Drama, Romance
Budget: DEM 1,975,000 (estimated).
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Keywords
Keywords: strong woman, black market, empowerment, world war ii, marriage, penitentiary, economic miracle, 1940s, new german cinema
Story
Die Ehe der Maria Braun follows the life of Maria Braun, a young German woman married to a soldier during the waning days of World War II. After her husband's death, she becomes involved with his commanding officer, while also conducting an affair with a black market dealer named Hermann. The film explores Maria's relationships and survival strategies amidst the turmoil and devastation of post-war Germany.
Summary
Die Ehe der Maria Braun is a 1979 art film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, set against the backdrop of post-World War II Germany. Through the life of its titular character, the film aims to depict the gritty reality and turmoil experienced by people during this period.
