Effi Briest (1975)
In the nineteenth century, seventeen year old Effi Briest is married to the older Baron von Instetten and moves into a house, that she believes has a ghost, in a small isolated Baltic town. She soon bears a daughter, Annie, and hires the lapsed Catholic Roswitha to look after her. Effi is lonely when her husband is away on business, so she spends time riding and walking along the shore with Major Crampas. Instetten is promoted to Ministerial Councillor and the family moves to Berlin, where Effi enjoys the social life. Six years later, the Baron is given letters from Crampas to Effi that convince him that they had an affair. He feels obliged to challenge Crampas to a duel and banish Effi from the house.Effi Briest featuring Hanna Schygulla and Wolfgang Schenck is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, and streaming with subscription on Kanopy. It's a drama and history movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.9 (2,650 votes).
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Currently you are able to watch Effi Briest streaming on The Criterion Channel, and Kanopy.
Why to Watch Effi Briest
Effi Briest offers a captivating exploration of 19th-century societal norms and the complexities of marriage, making it a compelling watch for fans of historical dramas.
The movie's setting in a small isolated Baltic town and later in Berlin provides a rich backdrop that enhances the narrative and adds depth to the characters' experiences.
Effi Briest's storyline, which involves themes of loneliness, infidelity, and societal expectations, is both engaging and thought-provoking, promising to keep viewers invested throughout.
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#1092 Ranked in History Movies
#1130 Ranked in Movies on The Criterion Channel
#3646 Ranked in Movies on Kanopy
Effi Briest has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.9 (2,650 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.
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In the nineteenth century, seventeen year old Effi Briest is married to the older Baron von Instetten and moves into a house, that she believes has a ghost, in a small isolated Baltic town. She soon bears a daughter, Annie, and hires the lapsed Catholic Roswitha to look after her. Effi is lonely when her husband is away on business, so she spends time riding and walking along the shore with Major Crampas. Instetten is promoted to Ministerial Councillor and the family moves to Berlin, where Effi enjoys the social life. Six years later, the Baron is given letters from Crampas to Effi that convince him that they had an affair. He feels obliged to challenge Crampas to a duel and banish Effi from the house.