Liebelei
Directed by:
Max OphülsCinematography:
Franz PlanerComposer:
Theo MackebenCast:
Magda Schneider, Olga Tschechowa, Wolfgang Liebeneiner, Hans Moser, Paul Hörbiger, Gustaf Gründgens, Luise Ullrich, Carl Esmond, Paul Otto, Werner FinckPlots(1)
Liebelei is one of the earliest of the cinematic banquets directed by German filmmaker Max Ophuls. The film, set in imperial Vienna, concerns the romance between a young girl and a lieutenant. A powerful baron misreads the lieutenant's ardor, assuming that it is being directed towards his own wife. A duel follows which, no matter how it turns out, will spell tragedy for at least one of the characters we care about. The central character is portrayed by Magda Schneider, the mother of 1960s film star Romy Schneider. (official distributor synopsis)
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An excellent original, which after 25 years Magda, unfortunately, covered up with the idea of making a color remake with her own daughter in the lead role. The only one who had any sense was Max Ophüls and he said he wouldn't do it again. Why would he? Having it perfect once is enough.
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