Movie · 1996
Is The Elective Affinities based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Elective Affinities is based on the book Elective Affinities by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1809).
The movie was released in 1996.
The book behind The Elective Affinities
Elective Affinities
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · first published 1809
Novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Common questions
Is The Elective Affinities based on a book?
Yes. The Elective Affinities is based on the book Elective Affinities by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1809).
Who wrote the book The Elective Affinities is based on?
Elective Affinities was written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and first published in 1809.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Elective Affinities before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
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- The Sorcerer's Apprentice (film, 2010)
- Faust (2011 film) (film, 2011)
- Phantom of the Paradise (film, 1974)
- Wrong Move (film, 1975)
- Young Goethe in Love (film, 2010)
- Young Werther (film, 2024)