Die Wildente

Based on Henrik Ibsen's play, the film follows Gregers Werle, who returns to his childhood home and becomes disillusioned with his father's business dealings and his own past. He seeks refuge with his old friend Hjalmar Ekdal and his family, including Hjalmar's wife Gina and their daughter Hedvig. Gregers becomes obsessed with revealing the supposed truth about their lives, leading to tragic consequences.

Hans W. Geissendörfer's adaptation of Ibsen's classic play received critical acclaim for its stark visual style and strong performances. The film was praised for its faithful yet cinematic interpretation of the source material, delving into themes of truth, deception, and the destructive nature of idealism. It is considered a significant work in German cinema of the era.

• Visually compelling and faithful to the source material.

• Features powerful performances, particularly from Bruno Ganz.

• Explores complex themes of truth and idealism with dramatic weight.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through widespread Google review data, but critical consensus highlights its strong artistic merit and thematic depth.

Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 1981 Berlin International Film Festival.

The film is a German-language adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1884 play of the same name, which is considered one of his most significant works.