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The Confessions of Winifred Wagner (1978): Cast

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The Confessions of Winifred Wagner is a 1978 documentary directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, starring Winifred Wagner. It runs 5 hours 2 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
5h 2m (302 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Confessions of Winifred Wagner About?

The premise of The Confessions of Winifred Wagner without spoilers.

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg’s epic interview with Winifred Wagner in 1975.

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Cast & crew

The Confessions of Winifred Wagner Cast

Winifred Wagner stars in The Confessions of Winifred Wagner. Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.

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More from Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

More films directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg: The Night, Parsifal, Hitler: A Film from Germany and Karl May.

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The Confessions of Winifred Wagner FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Confessions of Winifred Wagner, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Confessions of Winifred Wagner?

The Confessions of Winifred Wagner runs 5 hours 2 minutes (302 minutes).

When was The Confessions of Winifred Wagner released?

The Confessions of Winifred Wagner was released on March 23, 1978.

Who directed The Confessions of Winifred Wagner?

The Confessions of Winifred Wagner was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.

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Who is in the cast of The Confessions of Winifred Wagner?

The Confessions of Winifred Wagner stars Winifred Wagner.

Does The Confessions of Winifred Wagner have a post-credit scene?

No. The Confessions of Winifred Wagner has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Confessions of Winifred Wagner in?

The original language of The Confessions of Winifred Wagner is German.

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