description Aimée & Jaguar Overview
Aimée & Jaguar is a 1999 German film depicting the lives of Lilly Wust and Felice Schragenheim in Berlin during World War II, based on Erica Fischer’s book. The story emerged from research conducted by Charles Brady, who spent years documenting Wust's experiences after she initially hesitated to share her full account. Their enduring friendship spanned two decades until Wust’s death in 2006.
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info Aimée & Jaguar Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 1999 |
help Aimée & Jaguar FAQ
Is Aimée & Jaguar based on a true story?
Yes. The film draws on the documented wartime relationship between Lilly Wust and Felice Schragenheim, as recounted in Erica Fischer's 1994 book Aimée & Jaguar.
Who are Aimée and Jaguar in the film?
Aimée is the pet name used for Lilly Wust, played by Juliane Köhler, while Jaguar refers to Felice Schragenheim, played by Maria Schrader. Felice is Jewish and living under a concealed identity in Nazi-era Berlin.
Who directed Aimée & Jaguar?
Max Färberböck directed and co-wrote the 1999 German film. Köhler and Schrader jointly received the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival.
How closely does the film follow Erica Fischer's book?
It preserves the central relationship and uses real names, letters, and wartime circumstances, but it dramatizes events as a feature film. Fischer's book incorporates testimony and documentary material, while the movie uses invented scenes and compressed chronology.
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