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Cast
Simone Thomalla
as Annabelle Schrader / Wife
Heidelinde Weis
as Edda Hartwig 'Queen Mum'
Stephan Schwartz
as Friedrich Schrader / Husband
Jonathan Beck
as Jonas Schrader / Son
Gesche Tebbenhoff
as Doro Thaling / Friedrich's Lover
Hans Peter Korff
as Martin Bergmann / Edda's Friend
Sebastian Feicht
as Rilke / Annabelle's Lover
Jens Woggon
as Niki / Lucy's boyfriend
Julia Thurnau
as Sabine
Nina Bagusat
as Sandra
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie, Drama
Votes6
DirectorHartmut Griesmayr
WritersHartmut Griesmayr
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIt Was Infidelity in the Beginning
About It Was Infidelity in the Beginning
Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
Directed by Hartmut Griesmayr, It Was Infidelity in the Beginning leans on a strong ensemble — Simone Thomalla, Heidelinde Weis, Stephan Schwartz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1999.
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