'38 - Vienna Before The Fall

– The film presents the political events surrounding the Anschluss in March of 1938 through the lives ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Original Name:
38 – Auch das war Wien
'38 - Vienna Before the Fall (1986) - Also known as 38 – Auch das war Wien

The film presents the political events surrounding the Anschluss in March of 1938 through the lives of Carola Hell, a popular young actress at the prestigious Theater in der Josefstadt, and Martin Hofmann, the Jewish journalist she plans to marry. When we encounter the couple in the lovely springtime weather their future is full of promise. They are determined to stay clear of politics. Yet in the climate of the time, nobody of her prominence or his religion can remain apolitical. Although Martin's journalist friend, Drechsler, calls to inform them that the Nazis plan to take over Austria soon, they concentrate on their work and their private happiness and dismiss the warnings.

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'38 - Vienna Before the Fall (1986) - Trailer

Language:

German

Director:

Wolfgang Glück

Writer:

Friedrich Torberg (novel), Wolfgang Glück, Lida Winiewicz

Main Actors:

Tobias Engel, Sunnyi Melles, Heinz Trixner, Romuald Pekny

Plot:

In 1938, Austria is about to become a part of the Third Reich. A theater actress and a Jewish journalist fall in love and spend time together completely ignoring the political turmoil of the time despite friendly warnings.

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Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10