"Waves" Goes the Wrong Direction in Racial Depiction, Despite Its Intent and Beauty
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Studentin Helene Willfüer
Student Helene moves to Berlin to write her doctoral thesis. In the laboratory of her doctoral supervisor, the renowned Professor Matthias, she meets the charming Dr. Stefan Rainer. Helene falls in love with him, unaware that Stefan is already having an affair with Matthias′ wife Yvonne.
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Student Helene moves to Berlin to write her doctoral thesis. In the laboratory of her doctoral supervisor, the renowned Professor Matthias, she meets the charming Dr. Stefan Rainer. Helene falls in love with him, unaware that Stefan is already having an affair with Matthias′ wife Yvonne.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Frederick Kohner
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Runtime:101 minutes
Studio:CCC Filmkunst
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