Kabale und Liebe (2005)
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Cast
Paula Kalenberg, August Diehl, Götz George, Katja Flint, Katharina Thalbach, Ignaz Kirchner, Detlev Buck
A young aristocrat defies his father’s arranged marriage plan to pursue love across a rigid class divide.
The story
Ferdinand faces a marriage to Lady Milford arranged by his father, the President, but refuses to accept it. As Lady Milford attempts to dissuade the Prince from his tyrannical rule through a liaison, Ferdinand reveals that he loves Luise, a young woman from the bourgeoisie. Determined to marry her despite their difference in social standing, he sets himself against the expectations and plans imposed on him. Intrigues, rumors, and betrayal begin to entangle those around the couple, putting their defiance of class boundaries and Ferdinand’s resolve under pressure.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Ferdinand is on the verge of a forced marriage to Lady Milford, arranged by his father, the President, but he refuses. While Lady Milford tries to dissuade the Prince from his tyrannical rule through a liaison, Ferdinand confesses his love for a girl from the bourgeoisie. He is firmly determined to break the class barrier, rebel against his fate, and marry Luise. Through treacherous intrigues, rumors, and betrayal, the plot unfolds and drags everyone to ruin.
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