Elisabeth
“Everyone has danced with Death, but no one like Elisabeth”
Synopsis
The musical tells the story of Elisabeth ("Sissi"), the Empress of Austria, from her engagement and marriage in 1854 to her murder in 1898 at the hands of the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni, through the lens of her growing obsession with Death as her marriage and her empire crumble around her at the turn of the century.
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Maya Hakvoort
Elisabeth, Kaiserin von Österreich
Máté Kamarás
Der Tod, Elisabeths Liebhaber
André Bauer
Kaiser Franz Joseph, Elisabeths Mann
Serkan Kaya
Luigi Lucheni
Fritz Schmid
Rudolf
Johann Ebert
Rudolf (young)
Else Ludwig
Erzhherzogin Sophie
Dennis J. Kozeluh
Max
Luzia Nistler
Ludovika / Frau Wolf
Kerstin Ibald
Gräfin Esterhazy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sven Offen
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kunze
- Original Score
- Sylvester Levay
- Original Title
- Elisabeth
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Vereinigte Bühnen Wien
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sven Offen
Michael Kunze
Sylvester Levay
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kunze
Writer
Sven Offen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elisabeth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elisabeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elisabeth about?
The musical tells the story of Elisabeth ("Sissi"), the Empress of Austria, from her engagement and marriage in 1854 to her murder in 1898 at the hands of the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni, through the lens of her growing obsession with Death as her marriage and her empire crumble around her at the turn of the century.
Who directed Elisabeth?
Elisabeth was directed by Sven Offen.
Who stars in Elisabeth?
The principal cast of Elisabeth includes Maya Hakvoort, Máté Kamarás, André Bauer, Serkan Kaya, Fritz Schmid.
When was Elisabeth released and how long is it?
Elisabeth was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Elisabeth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elisabeth was composed by Sylvester Levay.