Geliebte Clara (2008)

A look at the lives of 19th-century composers Clara and Robert Schumann.

Director:

Helma Sanders-Brahms

Writers:

Nicole-Lise Bernheim, Helma Sanders-Brahms,

Stars:

Martina Gedeck, Pascal Greggory, Malik Zidi

Cast

Credited cast:
Martina Gedeck	...	Clara Schumann
Pascal Greggory	...	Robert Schumann
Malik Zidi	...	Johannes Brahms
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Aline Annessy	...	Elise Schumann
Brigitte Annessy	...	Bertha
Marine Annessy	...	Eugénie Schumann
Jacques Breuer	...	Robert Schumann (voice)
Sascha Caparros	...	Ludwig Schumann
Clara Eichinger	...	Marie Schumann
Béla Fesztbaum	...	Tausch
Thomas Limpinsel	...	Tausch (voice)
Christine Oesterlein	...	Henriette
Manuel Straube	...	Johannes Brahms (voice)
Péter Takátsy	...	Wazielewski
Walter Theil	...	Dr. Richartz

Storyline

A look at the lives of 19th-century composers Clara and Robert Schumann.

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Plot Keywords:

composer | suicide attempt | heavy drinking | 1860s | underwater scene | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Bodega Films [fr] Kinowelt [de]

Country:

Germany France Hungary

Language:

German

Release Date:

4 December 2008 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Clara

Box Office

Budget:

DEM 6,200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Helma Sanders-Brahms Filmproduktion, Integral Film, MACT Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The actor playing young Robert Schumann - Nikolai Kinski - is brother of Nastassja Kinski who herself played the lead role of Clara Schumann in 'Fruhlingssinfonie (1983)'. However, the opening scene of young Robert and young Clara has been cut for the theatrical release. It may appear in the Director's Cut on DVD.

User Reviews

Music draws you into the story

I just saw Geliebte Clara today, in an intimate theater of about 100 seats. Close to the screen, I was quickly drawn into the music and the emotion of the players. The costuming was fantastic, with rich colors and fantastic textures. Women didn't wear the most confining corsets every day, there were many different styles, and softer ones were used for traveling or daily wear. Women of lower social orders didn't wear them at all. Beyond corsets, the film had a remarkable sensitivity and cohesion I hadn't expected from the filmmakers. There was great attention to detail, and I found the cast to be highly committed to their roles. Only the actor playing Robert I found to occasionally be a little less than attentive. Martina Gedeck is now my favorite German actress. This is a must-have DVD for me.