'38 - Vienna Before the Fall

'38 - Vienna Before the Fall

6.2/101h 37m1986
'38 - Vienna Before the Fall

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

ORF
Almaro Film
BR
Satel Film

Additional Information

Original Title:38 - Auch das war Wien
Original Language:German
Status:Released

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