'38 - Vienna Before the Fall (1986)
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.
Director: Wolfgang Glück
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 2, 1986
Cast
- Tobias Engel - Martin
- Sunnyi Melles - Carola
- Heinz Trixner - Toni
- Romuald Pekny - Sovary
- Ingrid Burkhard - Frau Schostal
- David Cameron - Oberst
- Josef Fröhlich - Kemetter
- Tanja von Oertzen - Frau von Wartenburg
- Lotte Ledl - Carola's Mother
- Walter Starz - Sollnau
Screenplay
Music: Bert Grund
Cinematography: Gérard Vandenberg
Editing: Wolfgang B. Heine, Heidi Handorf
Production: ORF, Almaro Film, BR, Satel Film
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is '38 - Vienna Before the Fall about?
- 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.
- Who directed '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall was directed by Wolfgang Glück.
- Who stars in '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall stars Tobias Engel, Sunnyi Melles, Heinz Trixner, Romuald Pekny, Ingrid Burkhard, David Cameron.
- How long is '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall is a Drama film.
- Where was '38 - Vienna Before the Fall produced?
- '38 - Vienna Before the Fall was produced in Austria, Germany.