Clarissa
Synopsis
Vienna before the First World War: Clarissa Schuhmeister grows up in the monastery. Strict discipline determines her life until she meets the Frenchman Léonard and falls in love with him. Just when she expects a child from him, the First World War tears the happy couple apart. Out of pragmatism, Clarissa marries Gottfried, a deserter, with whom she makes a painful yet realistic agreement so that he will not be sent back to war. But she never feels love for him because she can not forget Léonard.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Deray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Stefan Zweig
- Original Title
- Clarissa
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Deray
Jean-Claude Carrière, Stefan Zweig
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Deray
Director
Jean-Claude Carrière
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Clarissa.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Clarissa.
list6
WatchLisT++
Book Adaptations
More Like Clarissa
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clarissa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clarissa about?
Vienna before the First World War: Clarissa Schuhmeister grows up in the monastery. Strict discipline determines her life until she meets the Frenchman Léonard and falls in love with him. Just when she expects a child from him, the First World War tears the happy couple apart. Out of pragmatism, Clarissa marries Gottfried, a deserter, with whom she makes a painful yet realistic agreement so that he will not be sent back to war. But she never feels love for him because she can not forget Léonard.
Who directed Clarissa?
Clarissa was directed by Jacques Deray.
Who stars in Clarissa?
The principal cast of Clarissa includes Maruschka Detmers, Tobias Moretti, Claude Rich, Stéphane Freiss, Wolfgang Gasser.
When was Clarissa released and how long is it?
Clarissa was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is Clarissa based on a book or true story?
Clarissa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".