Sünde einer Nacht
Sünde einer Nacht

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Sünde einer Nacht

1996
Movie
91 min
German

At a garden party at her future in-laws' house, Lena has a fling with waiter Roger. While she quickly forgets the wild one-night stand, Roger believes he has found the woman of his life. Blinded by love, he does everything he can to win Lena over...

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Wolf GaudlitzGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In the affluent circles of Munich, a complex web of relationships and hidden desires unravels over a single, fateful night. A successful woman finds herself entangled with her husband's business partner, leading to unexpected consequences and profound emotional turmoil. The film explores themes of infidelity, societal expectations, and the search for personal fulfillment.

Critical Reception

Sünde einer Nacht received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its compelling performances, particularly from Hannelore Elsner and Götz George, and its exploration of complex human emotions. Some found the plot predictable, but many acknowledged its nuanced portrayal of relationships and societal pressures within a wealthy German context.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong lead performances and exploration of adult themes.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat conventional.

  • Noted for its depiction of the complexities within relationships.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a series of German television dramas exploring contemporary social issues in the 1990s.

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