The Wild Duck
Originally released in 1976. The Wild Duck is a drama film. directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
Starring Bruno Ganz, Peter Kern, and Anne Bennent
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Solaris Film
- Sascha-Film Produktions GmbH
- WDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wild Duck 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 Wer...
Who directed The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
How long is The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Wild Duck released?
The Wild Duck was released on September 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wild Duck?
The main cast of The Wild Duck includes Bruno Ganz, Peter Kern, Anne Bennent, Jean Seberg, Martin Flörchinger.