Die Wildente (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, Die Wildente is a notable film directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Consul Werle holds a reception in honour of the homecoming of his son Gregers. At the reception, Gregers meets his childhood friend, Hjalmar Ekdal, who is married to Gina, a former maid of the Werle family. Hjalmar is unaware that Werle had an affair with Gina and that their 14-year-old daughter Hedwig is not his child. Gregers moves in with the Ekdals with the intention of allowing unsuspecting Hjalmar and his family to share in the "happiness of truth". Hedwig is entirely devoted to a wild duck, which lives on a pond outside their house. When Hjalmar learns the truth about his daughter, he wants to leave his family. Gregers advises Hedwig to kill the wild duck so that her father, impressed by this sacrifice, will return home. On the following day, Hedwig's birthday, she doesn't shoot the duck, but shoots herself instead.
Who’s in it. Die Wildente stars Bruno Ganz as Gregers Werle, Peter Kern as Hjalmar Ekdal, Anne Bennent as Hedvig, seine Tochter and Jean Seberg as Gina Ekdal, seine Frau, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Wildente page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Wildente (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Wildente change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Die Wildente?
- Die Wildente stars Bruno Ganz, Peter Kern, Anne Bennent, Jean Seberg and Heinz Bennent.
- When was Die Wildente released?
- Die Wildente was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.