The Great Sacrifice (1944)

The Great Sacrifice (1944) poster

Äls, a young woman from Sweden living in Hamburg in the summer months attracts a newly married explorer, Albrecht Froben who has just returned to his native city. But although Äls seems to be 'life itself', she suffers from a tropical disease which is slowly killing her. Froben is torn between Äls and his wife Octavia, who he seen as a kind of 'heavenly' counterpart to the earthy and beguiling Äls.

Director: Veit Harlan
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 98 min
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Music: Hans-Otto Borgmann
Editing: Friedrich Karl von Puttkamer
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Veit Harlan
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Sacrifice about?
Äls, a young woman from Sweden living in Hamburg in the summer months attracts a newly married explorer, Albrecht Froben who has just returned to his native city. But although Äls seems to be 'life itself', she suffers from a tropical disease which is slowly killing her. Froben is torn between Äls and his wife Octavia, who he seen as a kind of 'heavenly' counterpart to the earthy and beguiling Äls.
Who directed The Great Sacrifice?
The Great Sacrifice was directed by Veit Harlan.
Who stars in The Great Sacrifice?
The Great Sacrifice stars Carl Raddatz, Irene von Meyendorff, Kristina Söderbaum, Franz Schafheitlin, Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur, Paul Bildt.
How long is The Great Sacrifice?
The Great Sacrifice has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Great Sacrifice?
The Great Sacrifice is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The Great Sacrifice produced?
The Great Sacrifice was produced in Germany.