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The Wild Duck (1976)

Movie ★ 9.0 105 min

Consul Werle holds a reception in honour of the homecoming of his son Gregers. At the reception, Gregers meets his childhood friend, Hjalmar Ekdal, who is married to Gina, a former maid of the Werle family. Hjalmar is unaware that Werle had an affair with Gina and that their 14-year-old daughter Hedwig is not his child. Gregers moves in with the Ekdals with the intention of allowing unsuspecting Hjalmar and his family to share in the "happiness of truth". Hedwig is entirely devoted to a wild duck, which lives on a pond outside their house. When Hjalmar learns the truth about his daughter, he wants to leave his family. Gregers advises Hedwig to kill the wild duck so that her father, impressed by this sacrifice, will return home. On the following day, Hedwig's birthday, she doesn't shoot the duck, but shoots herself instead.

Hans W. Geißendörfer Director Hans W. Geißendörfer Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 1, 1976
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0075430
Language
Studio
Solaris Film, Sascha-Film Produktions GmbH,

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wild Duck about?
Consul Werle holds a reception in honour of the homecoming of his son Gregers. At the reception, Gregers meets his childhood friend, Hjalmar Ekdal, who is married to Gina, a former maid of the Werle family. Hjalmar is unaware that Werle had an affair with Gina and that their 14-year-old daughter Hedwig is not his child. Gregers moves in with the Ekdals with the intention of allowing unsuspecting Hjalmar and his family to share in the "happiness of truth". Hedwig is entirely devoted to a wild duck, which lives on a pond outside their house. When Hjalmar learns the truth about his daughter, he wants to leave his family. Gregers advises Hedwig to kill the wild duck so that her father, impressed by this sacrifice, will return home. On the following day, Hedwig's birthday, she doesn't shoot the duck, but shoots herself instead.
Who directed The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
Who stars in The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck stars Bruno Ganz, Peter Kern, Anne Bennent, Jean Seberg.
When was The Wild Duck released?
The Wild Duck is a 1976 drama film.
Where can I watch The Wild Duck?
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