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The Kidnapping of the Bride
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The Kidnapping of the Bride

2023-01-21 · 30 min · ★ 5.5

Drama

Luisa from Argentina and Fred from Germany are confronted with their social roles at their wedding. The German tradition of kidnapping the bride shakes the couple’s equality. There is no room for love in this role-play of marriage.

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Directors
Sophia Mocorrea
Production companies
Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, RBB
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

David BruningFred
Rai TodoroffLuisa
Michaela WintersteinMichaela WintersteinHilde
Tatiana SaphirTati
Leon Dima VillanuevaMadi
Aroha Almagro DaviesAroha
Patricia PilgrimBeatriz
Daniel WendlerJorge
Andreas RogschMichael
Jeannette UrzendowskyPolizistin
Niels BormannNiels BormannPolizist
Anne KulbatzkiAnnika

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