The Scarlet Letter
Wim Wenders Retrospective
The Scarlet Letter
Der scharlachrote Buchstabe
New England, the latter half of the 17th century: Hester Prynne is yet again set in the pillory and told she must reveal the name of her daughter’s father. Until she does, she must wear the letter “A” on her clothing as a mark of shame. The doctor Roger Chillingworth appears, though nobody is aware that the stranger is Hester’s husband. He soon surmises the identity of the father of baby Pearl.
Source: Wim Wenders Stiftung
Film Details
The Scarlet Letter | Der scharlachrote Buchstabe
Germany | 1972
Genre: Drama, History
English Subtitles
Duration: 90 min
Format: 35mm, colour