Ariane
Synopsis
Ariane was Hungarian director Paul Czinner's first talking picture. Starring in the title role is Czinner's charming wife, Elizabeth Bergner, likewise making her talkie debut. Young, naive Ariane sets herself for an emotional fall when she falls in love with Konstantin (Rudolf Forster), a much older and very married businessman. For his part, Konstantin regards the girl as just another harmless fling -- until he realizes a shade too late that he's really in love with her after all. Filmed in German, Ariane was simultaneously lensed in an English-language version, The Loves of Ariane.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Czinner
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Anet, Paul Czinner, Carl Mayer
- Original Score
- André Roubaud
- Original Title
- Ariane
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Nero-Film AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Czinner
Claude Anet, Paul Czinner, Carl Mayer
André Roubaud
Adolf Schlasy
Department Leadership Roster
André Roubaud
Original Music Composer
Adolf Schlasy
Director of Photography
Joe Strassner
Costume Design
Paul Czinner
Writer
Carl Mayer
Writer
Paul Czinner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ariane
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What is Ariane about?
Ariane was Hungarian director Paul Czinner's first talking picture. Starring in the title role is Czinner's charming wife, Elizabeth Bergner, likewise making her talkie debut. Young, naive Ariane sets herself for an emotional fall when she falls in love with Konstantin (Rudolf Forster), a much older and very married businessman. For his part, Konstantin regards the girl as just another harmless fling -- until he realizes a shade too late that he's really in love with her after all. Filmed in German, Ariane was simultaneously lensed in an English-language version, The Loves of Ariane.
Who directed Ariane?
Ariane was directed by Paul Czinner.
Who stars in Ariane?
The principal cast of Ariane includes Elisabeth Bergner, Rudolf Forster, Annemarie Steinsieck, Theodor Loos, Hertha Guthmar.
When was Ariane released and how long is it?
Ariane was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Ariane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ariane was composed by André Roubaud.
Is Ariane based on a book or true story?
Ariane is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Claude Anet".