Die Braut (1999)
The relationship between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German writer, and Christiane Vulpius, a village girl, is one of the instantaneous and fiery passion. They lived together for 28 years, 18 of these living in sin, 10 a married couple. Christiane's rival, Charlotte von Stein, a former favorite of Goethe, begins plotting and scheming against her. Christiane puts up with countless insults and humiliations like having to 'disappear' with their son into the servants' quarters and to stay at home on official occasions. Goethe marries her when she saves his life during an attack by plundering Napoleonic soldiers. Her new social position as Goethe's wife is resented and envied by all. When she is openly attacked by the snooty, jealous people, Goethe is only half-hearted in coming to her defence. But she stays with him for he is her great love, even when she turns to the charms of many youthful admirers...
Featured Crew
| Egon Günther | Director |
| Egon Günther | Writer |
| Peter Brand | Director of Photography |
| Georg Stingl | Producer |
| Monika Schindler | Editor |
| Christiane Stein | Art Direction |
| Christiane Dorst | Costume Design |
| Uta Spikermann | Makeup Artist |
| Riccarda Merten-Eicher | Costume Design |
| Oswald Schwander | Sound Designer |
