Question 1

What is the complete title of 'Effi Briest' and why is it notable?

Accepted Answer

The complete title is 'Fontane Effi Briest oder viele, die eine Ahnung haben von ihren Möglichkeiten und ihren Bedürfnissen und trotzdem das herrschende System in ihrem Kopf akzeptieren durch ihre Taten und es somit festigen und durchaus bestätigen'. It is one of the longest titles in film history.

Question 2

Why did Rainer Werner Fassbinder shave a bald patch into Kurt Raab's scalp?

Accepted Answer

Fassbinder insisted on the bald patch for an important scene, but later dropped the scene entirely.

Question 3

How old was Hanna Schygulla when she played the 17-year-old Effi Briest?

Accepted Answer

Hanna Schygulla was 31 years old when she played the role of 17-year-old Effi Briest.

Question 4

What did Hanna Schygulla later confess about her performance in 'Effi Briest'?

Accepted Answer

In an interview 30 years later, Schygulla confessed she thought her acting was terrible at the time, feeling Fassbinder forced her to act expressionless like a marionette, which led her to stop working with him for years.

Question 5

Why was Ulli Lommel's voice dubbed in 'Effi Briest'?

Accepted Answer

Ulli Lommel, who played Major Crampas, was in Italy during post-production and couldn't participate, so his voice was dubbed by Wolfgang Hess.

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