Hedda Gabler
Originally released in 1980. Hedda Gabler is a drama film. directed by Thomas Langhoff. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jutta Hoffmann, Jörg Gudzuhn, and Monika Lennartz
Synopsis
Hedda Gabler, the spoiled daughter of a general, marries the staid scholar Tesman in the hope that he will develop into an important personality. But Hedda is an eccentric woman and her expectations of life are insatiable. She has no sympathy for her husband's work and quickly becomes bored in her petty bourgeois circumstances. Then Ejlert Lövberg, a colleague of her husband's, returns to the city he left because of his dissolute lifestyle. They have known each other since those days, but Hedda feared a scandal if she had returned his passionate love. Ejlert is rehabilitated thanks to Thea, the woman at his side. But Hedda's love for him reawakens and, driven by her nature to determine the fate of other people, she drives Ejlert to disaster.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hedda Gabler about?
Hedda Gabler, the spoiled daughter of a general, marries the staid scholar Tesman in the hope that he will develop into an important personality. But Hedda is an eccentric woman and her expectation...
Who directed Hedda Gabler?
Hedda Gabler was directed by Thomas Langhoff.
How long is Hedda Gabler?
Hedda Gabler has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Hedda Gabler released?
Hedda Gabler was released on March 23, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hedda Gabler?
The main cast of Hedda Gabler includes Jutta Hoffmann, Jörg Gudzuhn, Monika Lennartz, Jürgen Gosch, Klaus Piontek.