Sisi/Last Minute (1991)
The immature young ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Franz Joseph, was extremely shy around women but (according to this film) was constantly being propositioned, lewdly or otherwise, by ambitious courtesans. When he was finally married to his Empress, the teen-aged Bavarian princess Sisi (Elizabeth), it seems that his relief knew no bounds, for he was now sure that he would never have to think about sex ever again. According to the filmmakers, this is the true history of that marriage. This story is a complete reversal of the romantic legend depicted in the popular 1955 film Sissi, which helped brighten the emerging stardom of Romy Schneider.
Director: Christoph Böll
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 19, 1991
Cast
- Vanessa Wagner - Sisi
- Nils Tavernier - Kaiser Franz Joseph
- Sonja Kirchberger - Nene
- Bernadette Lafont - Baronin von Wrangel
- Kristina Walter - Erzherzogin Sophie
- Jean Poiret - Herzog Max in Bayern
- Cleo Kretschmer - Herzogin Ludovika
- Wichart von Roëll - Generaladjudant Grünne
- Josef Ostendorf - Philippe
- Peter Gavajda - Johann
Screenplay
- Ralph Ströhle (Screenplay)
- Christoph Böll (Screenplay)
- Wieland Samolak (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Reinhard Köcher
Editing: Helga Borsche
Production: Calypsofilm
Country: Germany, France
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies
Keywords
biography, historical figure, empress, royalty, period drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sisi/Last Minute about?
- The immature young ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Franz Joseph, was extremely shy around women but (according to this film) was constantly being propositioned, lewdly or otherwise, by ambitious courtesans. When he was finally married to his Empress, the teen-aged Bavarian princess Sisi (Elizabeth), it seems that his relief knew no bounds, for he was now sure that he would never have to think about sex ever again. According to the filmmakers, this is the true history of that marriage. This story is a complete reversal of the romantic legend depicted in the popular 1955 film Sissi, which helped brighten the emerging stardom of Romy Schneider.
- Who directed Sisi/Last Minute?
- Sisi/Last Minute was directed by Christoph Böll.
- Who stars in Sisi/Last Minute?
- Sisi/Last Minute stars Vanessa Wagner, Nils Tavernier, Sonja Kirchberger, Bernadette Lafont, Kristina Walter, Jean Poiret.
- How long is Sisi/Last Minute?
- Sisi/Last Minute has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Sisi/Last Minute?
- Sisi/Last Minute is a Drama film.
- Where was Sisi/Last Minute produced?
- Sisi/Last Minute was produced in Germany, France.
- What are the themes of Sisi/Last Minute?
- The themes of Sisi/Last Minute include: Historical Figures and Biographies.