Effi Briest, aged 17, embarks on an unexpected marriage to the aging Baron von Instetten, whisking her away from her familiar surroundings into the remote and mysterious atmosphere of a coastal Baltic town. As she navigates her new life in a seemingly haunted house, Effi grapples with profound loneliness, which leads her to seek solace in the company of Major Crampas: a charming, seductive, and notorious playboy. The film delves into themes of innocence, isolation, and societal expectations as it unravels the complex web of relationships that ultimately shape Effi's life and destiny.
(Criterion Channel)
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