Movie Overview
Movie Name The Story of My Wife Original Title A feleségem története Release Year 2021 Release Date September 23, 2021 (Hungary) Country Hungary, Germany, France, Italy Languages English, French, Dutch, German, Italian Genre Drama, Romance, History Runtime 169 minutes Director Ildikó Enyedi Writer Ildikó Enyedi Based On The 1942 novel by Milán Füst IMDb Rating 6.2/10 Lead Cast Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber, Louis Garrel IMDb ID tt8205028
| Movie Name | The Story of My Wife |
| Original Title | A feleségem története |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| Release Date | September 23, 2021 (Hungary) |
| Country | Hungary, Germany, France, Italy |
| Languages | English, French, Dutch, German, Italian |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, History |
| Runtime | 169 minutes |
| Director | Ildikó Enyedi |
| Writer | Ildikó Enyedi |
| Based On | The 1942 novel by Milán Füst |
| IMDb Rating | 6.2/10 |
| Lead Cast | Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber, Louis Garrel |
| IMDb ID | tt8205028 |
The Story of My Wife Cast
Actor
Character
Léa Seydoux Lizzy Gijs Naber Captain Jakob Störr Louis Garrel Dedin Jasmine Trinca Viola Sergio Rubini Kodor Luna Wedler Grete Josef Hader Herr Blume Udo Samel Herr Voss Romane Bohringer Mme Lagrange Simone Coppo Ridolfi
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Léa Seydoux | Lizzy |
| Gijs Naber | Captain Jakob Störr |
| Louis Garrel | Dedin |
| Jasmine Trinca | Viola |
| Sergio Rubini | Kodor |
| Luna Wedler | Grete |
| Josef Hader | Herr Blume |
| Udo Samel | Herr Voss |
| Romane Bohringer | Mme Lagrange |
| Simone Coppo | Ridolfi |
Storyline
The Story of My Wife (2021) follows Jakob Störr, a sea captain who makes an unusual bet with a friend: he will marry the first woman who walks into the café where they are sitting. The woman who enters is Lizzy, an independent and captivating woman who soon becomes his wife.
As their marriage develops, Jakob struggles to understand Lizzy's personality, feelings and private life. His growing suspicions and jealousy create tension between them, making him question whether he truly knows the woman he loves.
The film blends romance and drama while exploring love, trust, jealousy and the complexities of marriage. It reflects on how personal insecurities and expectations can shape the way people understand their partners.
The Story of My Wife (2021) follows Jakob Störr, a sea captain who makes an unusual bet with a friend: he will marry the first woman who walks into the café where they are sitting. The woman who enters is Lizzy, an independent and captivating woman who soon becomes his wife.
As their marriage develops, Jakob struggles to understand Lizzy's personality, feelings and private life. His growing suspicions and jealousy create tension between them, making him question whether he truly knows the woman he loves.
The film blends romance and drama while exploring love, trust, jealousy and the complexities of marriage. It reflects on how personal insecurities and expectations can shape the way people understand their partners.
IMDb Rating
⭐ 6.2/10
Based on approximately 330 IMDb ratings.
IMDb ratings may change as new votes are submitted.
Based on approximately 330 IMDb ratings.
IMDb ratings may change as new votes are submitted.
Movie Summary & Key Moments
- The Unusual Bet: Sea captain Jakob Störr bets a friend that he will marry the first woman who enters their café.
- Meeting Lizzy: When Lizzy walks in, Jakob's spontaneous decision sets the course for an unexpected relationship.
- A New Marriage: Jakob and Lizzy marry and begin building a life together, despite their different personalities.
- Life at Sea: Jakob's work keeps him away for long periods, leaving him increasingly concerned about what happens while he is gone.
- Growing Jealousy: Jakob becomes suspicious of Lizzy's independence and struggles to distinguish facts from his own fears.
- The Search for Answers: His attempts to understand Lizzy's private life deepen the tension in their marriage.
- Love and Insecurity: The story explores how jealousy, trust and the desire to understand another person can complicate a relationship.
- Emotional Reflection: Jakob's experiences force him to confront his own insecurities and the limits of his understanding of love.
- The Unusual Bet: Sea captain Jakob Störr bets a friend that he will marry the first woman who enters their café.
- Meeting Lizzy: When Lizzy walks in, Jakob's spontaneous decision sets the course for an unexpected relationship.
- A New Marriage: Jakob and Lizzy marry and begin building a life together, despite their different personalities.
- Life at Sea: Jakob's work keeps him away for long periods, leaving him increasingly concerned about what happens while he is gone.
- Growing Jealousy: Jakob becomes suspicious of Lizzy's independence and struggles to distinguish facts from his own fears.
- The Search for Answers: His attempts to understand Lizzy's private life deepen the tension in their marriage.
- Love and Insecurity: The story explores how jealousy, trust and the desire to understand another person can complicate a relationship.
- Emotional Reflection: Jakob's experiences force him to confront his own insecurities and the limits of his understanding of love.
Facts & Trivia
- Release Year: 2021.
- Director & Writer: Ildikó Enyedi.
- Original Title: A feleségem története.
- Production Countries: Hungary, Germany, Italy and France.
- Languages: English, French, Dutch, German and Italian.
- Runtime: 169 minutes according to IMDb.
- Genre: Drama, Romance and History.
- Based On: The 1942 novel of the same name by Hungarian writer Milán Füst.
- Cannes Premiere: The film premiered in competition at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on July 14, 2021.
- Lead Cast: Gijs Naber plays Captain Jakob Störr, while Léa Seydoux portrays Lizzy.
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10. Ratings may change over time.
- Release Year: 2021.
- Director & Writer: Ildikó Enyedi.
- Original Title: A feleségem története.
- Production Countries: Hungary, Germany, Italy and France.
- Languages: English, French, Dutch, German and Italian.
- Runtime: 169 minutes according to IMDb.
- Genre: Drama, Romance and History.
- Based On: The 1942 novel of the same name by Hungarian writer Milán Füst.
- Cannes Premiere: The film premiered in competition at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on July 14, 2021.
- Lead Cast: Gijs Naber plays Captain Jakob Störr, while Léa Seydoux portrays Lizzy.
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10. Ratings may change over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is The Story of My Wife (2021) about?
The film follows sea captain Jakob Störr, who marries Lizzy after making an unusual bet and later struggles with jealousy, trust and uncertainty in their relationship.
Q. Who directed The Story of My Wife?
The film was written and directed by Ildikó Enyedi.
Q. Who stars in The Story of My Wife?
The main cast includes Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber and Louis Garrel.
Q. Who plays Lizzy?
Léa Seydoux portrays Lizzy.
Q. Who plays Captain Jakob Störr?
Gijs Naber plays Captain Jakob Störr.
Q. When was The Story of My Wife released?
The film was released in Hungary on September 23, 2021.
Q. What is the runtime of The Story of My Wife?
The film runs for approximately 169 minutes.
Q. What is The Story of My Wife's IMDb rating?
The IMDb listing shows a rating of 6.2/10. Ratings may change over time.
Q. What genre is The Story of My Wife?
It is classified as a drama, romance and history film.
Q. Is The Story of My Wife based on a book?
Yes. The film is based on the 1942 novel of the same name by Hungarian writer Milán Füst.
Q. What is the original title of the film?
Its original Hungarian title is A feleségem története.
Q. Where was The Story of My Wife filmed?
IMDb lists Malta among the film's filming locations.
Q. What is The Story of My Wife (2021) about?
The film follows sea captain Jakob Störr, who marries Lizzy after making an unusual bet and later struggles with jealousy, trust and uncertainty in their relationship.
Q. Who directed The Story of My Wife?
The film was written and directed by Ildikó Enyedi.
Q. Who stars in The Story of My Wife?
The main cast includes Léa Seydoux, Gijs Naber and Louis Garrel.
Q. Who plays Lizzy?
Léa Seydoux portrays Lizzy.
Q. Who plays Captain Jakob Störr?
Gijs Naber plays Captain Jakob Störr.
Q. When was The Story of My Wife released?
The film was released in Hungary on September 23, 2021.
Q. What is the runtime of The Story of My Wife?
The film runs for approximately 169 minutes.
Q. What is The Story of My Wife's IMDb rating?
The IMDb listing shows a rating of 6.2/10. Ratings may change over time.
Q. What genre is The Story of My Wife?
It is classified as a drama, romance and history film.
Q. Is The Story of My Wife based on a book?
Yes. The film is based on the 1942 novel of the same name by Hungarian writer Milán Füst.
Q. What is the original title of the film?
Its original Hungarian title is A feleségem története.
Q. Where was The Story of My Wife filmed?
IMDb lists Malta among the film's filming locations.
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