"Whether it is the driving, epic force of the orchestra or smaller, intimate moments for the piano quartet, you’re convincingly carried away with it." - Main Titles
Director: Hermine Huntgeburth. Producer: Günter Rohrbach. Screenplay: Theodor Fontane. Starring: Julia Jentsch, Sebastian Koch, Juliane Köhler, Misel Maticevic, Thomas Thieme.
The Story: Taking place in late 19th century Prussia, the story about Effi Briest is one about romance, betrayal and forbidden love. It is based on the best-selling novel by Theodor Fontane.
