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It Was Infidelity in the Beginning

1999·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb5.2

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Annabelle is annoyed by family life. Most of all, she bothers her health-conscious, chain-smoking, know-it-all mother, Edda who visits regularly. When mother moves in her house for three months, because their house is being renovated, She enthusiastically takes the chance to go on a "relaxing weekend". On this occasion her girlfriend Doro, who was supposed to take care of the children, starts an affair with her husband, Friedrich. When she returns, she is appalled. She packs her things and leaves Friedrich and the family. Promptly she meets a young student at a party, who awakens the passion in her. Written by lament
Marital DramaRelationship CrisisInfidelity ThemesFemale EmpowermentEmotional JourneyContemporary Family LifeGerman DramaSelf-DiscoveryRomantic Entanglement

Crew

Directed by:
Hartmut Griesmayr
Written by:
Amelie Fried, Amelie Fried, Peter Probst

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Is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning worth watching?

49
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning?

1 h 30 min

It Was Infidelity in the Beginning runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is It Was Infidelity in the Beginning in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.