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The Roedern Affair (1944)

The Roedern Affair poster
Original title
Die Affäre Roedern
Directed by
Erich Waschneck
Genre
historical film
Country
Germany
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
6.0 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In 18th century Prussia, a nobleman gets entangled in a political scandal that threatens his reputation and position. The story follows his struggle to clear his name and restore honor.

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What happens

The Roedern Affair (German: Die Affäre Rödern) is a 1944 German historical drama film directed by Erich Waschneck and starring Paul Hartmann, Annelies Reinhold and Rudolf Fernau. It is part of the tradition of Prussian films. The film's sets were designed by the art director Heinrich Beisenherz and Alfred Bütow. It was shot at the Althoff Studios in Berlin and on location in Potsdam. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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