The read
A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Ariane and Gerhard Christ, a wealthy Munich couple, plan for the weekend on separate trips, lying to the other about their trysts. However, their itineraries are complicated when they both arrive at the family's country home with their respective lovers.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
103 audience votes
Key crew
- Rainer Werner FassbinderWriter
- Rainer Werner FassbinderDirector
- Peer RabenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anna KarinaIrene Cartis
- Margit CarstensenAriane Christ
- Brigitte MiraKast
- Ulli LommelKolbe
- Alexander AllersonGerhard Christ
- Volker SpenglerGabriel Kast
- Macha MérilTraunitz
- Andrea SchoberAngela Christ
- Armin MeierMan at service station
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Themes
adulteryinfidelitymunich, germanycastledisabled childmuteparentingrebellious daughtergamegovernessopen marriagemother daughter estrangement
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