The Other Life (1948)

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The film tells the story of a young Jewish woman who, during the Nazi era, is hidden by her friend, treated in a hospital using her identity papers, and dies there. As a result, her friend loses her official identity. For the first time, the question of the behavior of friends, neighbors, caretakers, and strangers during the persecution of Vienna's Jewish population is raised. Ostensibly, "The Other Life" is a gripping play on identity, but overall, it is an astonishing demonstration of the civil courage of Alexander Lernet-Holenia (1897-1976), who, shortly after the war, addressed the then-taboo subject of the persecution of the Jews in his literary work. The ambitious film studio of the Theater in der Josefstadt, which did not last long, took up the material and filmed it with the theater's actors.

Director: Rudolf Steinboeck
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Life about?
The film tells the story of a young Jewish woman who, during the Nazi era, is hidden by her friend, treated in a hospital using her identity papers, and dies there. As a result, her friend loses her official identity. For the first time, the question of the behavior of friends, neighbors, caretakers, and strangers during the persecution of Vienna's Jewish population is raised. Ostensibly, "The Other Life" is a gripping play on identity, but overall, it is an astonishing demonstration of the civil courage of Alexander Lernet-Holenia (1897-1976), who, shortly after the war, addressed the then-taboo subject of the persecution of the Jews in his literary work. The ambitious film studio of the Theater in der Josefstadt, which did not last long, took up the material and filmed it with the theater's actors.
Who directed The Other Life?
The Other Life was directed by Rudolf Steinboeck.
Who stars in The Other Life?
The Other Life stars Aglaja Schmid, Gustav Waldau, Vilma Degischer, Siegfried Breuer, Erik Frey, Erni Mangold.
How long is The Other Life?
The Other Life has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Other Life?
The Other Life is a Drama film.
Where was The Other Life produced?
The Other Life was produced in Austria.