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The Berlin Affair

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
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5.3/10
587
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The Berlin Affair (1985)
Set in Berlin, 1938, it sees the wife of a rising Nazi diplomat fall in love with Mitsuko Matsugae, the daughter of the Japanese ambassador and an artist.
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Set in 1938 Berlin, Louise Von Hollendorf is the wife of a young Nazi diplomat who meets and falls in love with a certain Mitsuko Matsugae, an artist and the daughter of the Japanese ambassa... Read allSet in 1938 Berlin, Louise Von Hollendorf is the wife of a young Nazi diplomat who meets and falls in love with a certain Mitsuko Matsugae, an artist and the daughter of the Japanese ambassador to Germany. Louise's husband Heinz soon finds out and tries to break up the union betw... Read allSet in 1938 Berlin, Louise Von Hollendorf is the wife of a young Nazi diplomat who meets and falls in love with a certain Mitsuko Matsugae, an artist and the daughter of the Japanese ambassador to Germany. Louise's husband Heinz soon finds out and tries to break up the union between his wife and Mitsuko only to eventually fall in love with Mitsuko also, while outside ... Read all
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5.3/10
587
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  • Director
    • Liliana Cavani
  • Writers
    • Liliana Cavani(screenplay)
    • Roberta Mazzoni(screenplay)
    • Jun'ichirô Tanizaki(novel "The Buddhist Cross")
  • Stars
    • Gudrun Landgrebe
    • Kevin McNally
    • Mio Takaki
Top credits
  • Director
    • Liliana Cavani
  • Writers
    • Liliana Cavani(screenplay)
    • Roberta Mazzoni(screenplay)
    • Jun'ichirô Tanizaki(novel "The Buddhist Cross")
  • Stars
    • Gudrun Landgrebe
    • Kevin McNally
    • Mio Takaki
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    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and John Steiner in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Hanns Zischler in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)
    Gudrun Landgrebe and Mio Takaki in The Berlin Affair (1985)

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    Gudrun Landgrebe
    Gudrun Landgrebe
    • Louise Von Hollendorfas Louise Von Hollendorf
    Kevin McNally
    Kevin McNally
    • Heinz Von Hollendorfas Heinz Von Hollendorf
    Mio Takaki
    Mio Takaki
    • Mitsuko Matsugaeas Mitsuko Matsugae
    Hanns Zischler
    Hanns Zischler
    • Wolf Von Hollendorfas Wolf Von Hollendorf
    Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti
    • Werner Von Heidenas Werner Von Heiden
    Philippe Leroy
    Philippe Leroy
    • Herbert Gessleras Herbert Gessler
    William Berger
    William Berger
    • The Professoras The Professor
    Andrea Prodan
    • Joseph Bennoas Joseph Benno
    Tomoko Tanaka
    • Umeas Ume
    Claudio Lorimer
    • Otto Bhüleras Otto Bhüler
    Edward Farrelly
    • Bernardas Bernard
    John Steiner
    John Steiner
    • Oskar Engelhartas Oskar Engelhart
    Enrica Maria Scrivano
    • Lotte Engelhartas Lotte Engelhart
    Clara Algranti
    • Ilseas Ilse
    Benedetta Fantoli
    • Conciergeas Concierge
    Pieter Daniel
    • Edmund Meyeras Edmund Meyer
    James Crompton
    • Dr. Lippas Dr. Lipp
    Sarah Blum
    • Cookas Cook
    • Director
      • Liliana Cavani
    • Writers
      • Liliana Cavani(screenplay)
      • Roberta Mazzoni(screenplay)
      • Jun'ichirô Tanizaki(novel "The Buddhist Cross")
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    • Trivia
      Based on the novel Quicksand by Japanese author Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, originally published in Japan with the title Manji. There have been four Japanese movie adaptations of the book.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Manhunter: The Eye of the Storm - An Interview with Dante Spinotti (2016)

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    Top review
    7/10
    Restrained, Elegant, Visually Stunning
    Liliana Cavani is a woman of literature. Here she takes Tanizaki's Japanese classic "The Budhist Cross" and transports it to Berlin in the oppressive 30ies. Nazi paranoia is on the look out, ironically, for deviants within German society. In this case High Society. As heads begin to roll more than one personality has something to hide. A study in juxtaposition of fire and ice, truth and falseness, faith and betrayal, Berlin Affair is not an 'easy' film but yes an intriguing one. All the characters seem to move and react with authentic 'period' ease, formal but never artificial. Gudrun Landgrebe is a revelation. Aloof but sensual she evokes the kind of respect usually reserved for the great 'stars' of Hollywood's heyday. Kevin MacNally reminds us of Dirk Bogarde, Mio Takaki is in no way the stereotype of Asian beauty, making her 'powers' seem all the more credible. Andrea Prodan as the 'blackmailing' Josif Benno creates an intriguing character with only a few scenes. In short, everybody is a 'victim' in this drama, which like a Webster play leaves us with a stage strewn with corpses. Adore the Sets,Costumes and pristine photography. A definite Visconti experience from Italy's dame of discomfort, Liliana Cavani.
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    • Apr 12, 2005

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    • Release date
      • October 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Leidenschaften - The Berlin Affair
    • Filming locations
      • Vienna, Austria
    • Production companies
      • Italian International Film
      • Cannon Productions
      • Kino Film Produktions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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