The Elective Affinities

*4.7

Status

Released

Production

DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Aired

1974-08-27

The Elective Affinities

Eduard and Charlotte live an isolated and idyllic life together. But soon Eduard feels that something is missing and he invites his friend Otto to come stay. Charlotte, meanwhile, decides that her foster daughter Ottilie should come live with them. Complex and passionate relationships between the four people begin. Based on Goethe's novel of the same title.