Die Braut (1999) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1999, Die Braut is a drame, romance and histoire film directed by Egon Günther, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. The relationship between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the great German writer, and Christiane Vulpius, a village girl, is one of the instantaneous and fiery passion. They lived together for 28 years, 18 of these living in sin, 10 a married couple. Christiane's rival, Charlotte von Stein, a former favorite of Goethe, begins plotting and scheming against her. Christiane puts up with countless insults and humiliations like having to 'disappear' with their son into the servants' quarters and to stay at home on official occasions. Goethe marries her when she saves his life during an attack by plundering Napoleonic soldiers. Her new social position as Goethe's wife is resented and envied by all. When she is openly attacked by the snooty, jealous people, Goethe is only half-hearted in coming to her defence. But she stays with him for he is her great love, even when she turns to the charms of many youthful admirers...

Who’s in it. Die Braut stars Veronica Ferres as Christiane Vulpius, Herbert Knaup as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Sibylle Canonica as Charlotte von Stein and Christoph Waltz as Herzog Carl August, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Die Braut has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Braut page.

If you liked it. Fans of Die Braut tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.