Die Warschauer Zitadelle (1937)
Considering Germany's own treatment of Poland in 1939, it is ironic in the extreme that the 1938 German film Um Freiheit und Liebe (For Freedom and Love) is a celebration of Poland's declaration of independence from Russia. Werner Hinz plays Konrad, an idealistic Polish student who courts disaster for his loved ones through his constant harrangues against Russian impression. When his mother promises the authorities that Konrad will cease his protests, he is honor bound to obey her, no matter what the provocation. Drowning his disappointment in liquor, Konrad falls in love with nightclub singer Anna Sasotska (Viktoria von Ballasko). While he never achieves his political goals, Konrad at least finds happiness romantically. The climax of the film is particularly exciting, even though it is motivated by anti-Russian (and implicitly pro-Nazi) propaganda.
Cast
- Lucie Höflich - Frau Welgorska
- Werner Hinz - Konrad - ihr Sohn
- Viktoria von Ballasko - Anna Lasotzka
- Hans Leibelt - General Horn
- Peter Elsholtz - Botkin
- Paul Hartmann - Korniloff
- Claire Winter - Martha
- Yelena Polevitskaya
- Katja Specht
- Walter Richter-Reinick - Strelkoff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Warschauer Zitadelle about?
- Considering Germany's own treatment of Poland in 1939, it is ironic in the extreme that the 1938 German film Um Freiheit und Liebe (For Freedom and Love) is a celebration of Poland's declaration of independence from Russia. Werner Hinz plays Konrad, an idealistic Polish student who courts disaster for his loved ones through his constant harrangues against Russian impression. When his mother promises the authorities that Konrad will cease his protests, he is honor bound to obey her, no matter what the provocation. Drowning his disappointment in liquor, Konrad falls in love with nightclub singer Anna Sasotska (Viktoria von Ballasko). While he never achieves his political goals, Konrad at least finds happiness romantically. The climax of the film is particularly exciting, even though it is motivated by anti-Russian (and implicitly pro-Nazi) propaganda.
- Who directed Die Warschauer Zitadelle?
- Die Warschauer Zitadelle was directed by Fritz Peter Buch.
- Who stars in Die Warschauer Zitadelle?
- Die Warschauer Zitadelle stars Lucie Höflich, Werner Hinz, Viktoria von Ballasko, Hans Leibelt, Peter Elsholtz, Paul Hartmann.
- How long is Die Warschauer Zitadelle?
- Die Warschauer Zitadelle has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Die Warschauer Zitadelle?
- Die Warschauer Zitadelle is a Drama film.
- Where was Die Warschauer Zitadelle produced?
- Die Warschauer Zitadelle was produced in Germany.