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Elective Affinities (1983): Cast

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Elective Affinities is a 1983 drama directed by Claude Chabrol, starring Helmut Griem as Edouard Otto, Stéphane Audran and Pascale Reynaud. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Elective Affinities (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Claude Chabrol
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
Galaxy Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Elective Affinities About?

The premise of Elective Affinities without spoilers.

At a secluded estate near Weimar, the widowed aristocrats Edouard and Charlotte host two guests: Edouard’s friend, called the Captain, and Ottilie, Charlotte’s orphaned niece, whose arrival fulfills an intuition Charlotte has felt. Their presence awakens suppressed passions and a volatile dynamic that threatens to unravel their peace.

Elective Affinities Themes & Keywords

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  • remake
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Elective Affinities Cast & Characters

Helmut Griem leads the cast as Edouard Otto, with Stéphane Audran as Charlotte and Pascale Reynaud as Ottilie. Directed by Claude Chabrol; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Claude Chabrol

More films directed by Claude Chabrol, best-rated first: The Girl Cut in Two, The Bridesmaid, Merci Pour Le Chocolat and The Flower of Evil.

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Elective Affinities Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Die Wahlverwandtschaften” and “亲和力”.

Also known as
  • Die Wahlverwandtschaften
  • 亲和力

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Elective Affinities FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Elective Affinities, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Elective Affinities?

Elective Affinities runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Elective Affinities released?

Elective Affinities was released on January 22, 1983.

Who directed Elective Affinities?

Elective Affinities was directed by Claude Chabrol.

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Who is in the cast of Elective Affinities?

Elective Affinities stars Helmut Griem as Edouard Otto, Stéphane Audran as Charlotte and Pascale Reynaud as Ottilie, among 11 credited actors.

Does Elective Affinities have a post-credit scene?

No. Elective Affinities has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Elective Affinities in?

The original language of Elective Affinities is French.

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