'38 - Vienna Before the Fall
38 - Auch das war Wien
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tobias Engel
Martin
Sunnyi Melles
Carola
Heinz Trixner
Toni
Romuald Pekny
Sovary
Ingrid Burkhard
Frau Schostal
David Cameron
Oberst
Josef Fröhlich
Kemetter
Tanja von Oertzen
Frau von Wartenburg
Lotte Ledl
Carola's Mother
Walter Starz
Sollnau
Lukas Resetarits
Cabdriver
Gerhard Bronner
Miguel Herz-Kestranek
Michael Kehlmann
Ulf Dieter Kusdas
Maria Singer
Peter Uray
Christoph Schobesberger
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice ("Venezia speciali")
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Glück
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Glück, Lida Winiewicz, Friedrich Torberg
- Original Score
- Bert Grund
- Original Title
- 38 - Auch das war Wien
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Almaro Film, BR, Satel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Glück
Wolfgang Glück, Lida Winiewicz, Friedrich Torberg
Bert Grund
Gérard Vandenberg
Heidi Handorf, Wolfgang B. Heine
Michael Hild, Herbert Reutterer
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Glück
Director
Wolfgang Glück
Writer
Lida Winiewicz
Writer
Michael Hild
Producer
Bert Grund
Original Music Composer
Gérard Vandenberg
Director of Photography
Heidi Handorf
Editor
Wolfgang B. Heine
Editor
Herwig Libowitzky
Production Design
Christian Marin
Production Design
Oldřich Okáč
Production Design
Birgit Hutter
Costume Design
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What is '38 - Vienna Before the Fall about?
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.
Who directed '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
'38 - Vienna Before the Fall was directed by Wolfgang Glück.
Who stars in '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
The principal cast of '38 - Vienna Before the Fall includes Tobias Engel, Sunnyi Melles, Heinz Trixner, Romuald Pekny, Ingrid Burkhard.
When was '38 - Vienna Before the Fall released and how long is it?
'38 - Vienna Before the Fall was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for '38 - Vienna Before the Fall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for '38 - Vienna Before the Fall was composed by Bert Grund.