A Fleeting Passage to the Orient (1999)
Images of Egypt: prolonged tracking shots through the streets of Cairo, cafes, bazars, hotels and gardens, footage of the desert and the sea. Ruth Beckermann is on the trail of Empress Elisabeth of Austria ("Sissi"), who travelled the world restlessly and was in Egypt incognito one hundred years earlier. Since Elisabeth refused to be photographed after the age of 31, she inspires projections and fantasies.
Director: Ruth Beckermann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: October 10, 1999
Screenplay
Music: Bruno Pisek
Cinematography: Sophie Cadet, Nurith Aviv
Editing: Gertraud Luschützky
Production: Aichholzer Film
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ruth Beckermann
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Fleeting Passage to the Orient about?
- Images of Egypt: prolonged tracking shots through the streets of Cairo, cafes, bazars, hotels and gardens, footage of the desert and the sea. Ruth Beckermann is on the trail of Empress Elisabeth of Austria ("Sissi"), who travelled the world restlessly and was in Egypt incognito one hundred years earlier. Since Elisabeth refused to be photographed after the age of 31, she inspires projections and fantasies.
- Who directed A Fleeting Passage to the Orient?
- A Fleeting Passage to the Orient was directed by Ruth Beckermann.
- How long is A Fleeting Passage to the Orient?
- A Fleeting Passage to the Orient has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is A Fleeting Passage to the Orient?
- A Fleeting Passage to the Orient is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Fleeting Passage to the Orient produced?
- A Fleeting Passage to the Orient was produced in Austria.