The Marriage of Maria Braun 1979 ‧ Romance/War ‧ 2 hours

Near the end of World War II, Maria (Hanna Schygulla) marries Hermann (Klaus Lowitsch), who is immediately sent off to battle. When the war concludes, Maria believes that Hermann is dead. She starts working at an Allied bar, where she meets American soldier Bill (George Byrd). They start a relationship that is interrupted when Hermann returns alive. During a scuffle between the men, Maria accidentally kills Bill. Hermann takes the blame and goes to jail, while Maria begins a hard new life.
Initial release: February 20, 1979
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Running time: 2 hours
Screenplay: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Märthesheimer, Kurt Raab, Pea Fröhlich
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Languages: English, French, German