The Magic Mountain
Series Overview
Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there from tuberculosis. Intending to remain at the Berghof for three weeks, Hans is gradually contaminated by the morbid atmosphere pervading the place. Wishing very much to be considered a patient like the others, he achieves his ends and stays in the sanatorium for ...seven years. During this time, he has enough time to take part in the furious philosophical debates pitting against each other Settembrini, a secular humanist, and Naphta, a totalitarian Jesuit. And to fall in love with the beautiful but enigmatic Clawdia Chauchat. When he is finally discharged in 1914 - along with all the other patients - it is only to plunge into the horrors of World War I.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
1984 – 1984
Premiered: Sun, Apr 15, 1984
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Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Thomas Mann
Michael Ballhaus
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Hans W. Geißendörfer
Director
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
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What is The Magic Mountain about?
Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there from tuberculosis. Intending to remain at the Berghof for three weeks, Hans is gradually contaminated by the morbid atmosphere pervading the place. Wishing very much to be considered a patient like the others, he achieves his ends and stays in the sanatorium for ...seven years. During this time, he has enough time to take part in the furious philosophical debates pitting against each other Settembrini, a secular humanist, and Naphta, a totalitarian Jesuit. And to fall in love with the beautiful but enigmatic Clawdia Chauchat. When he is finally discharged in 1914 - along with all the other patients - it is only to plunge into the horrors of World War I.
How many seasons does The Magic Mountain have?
The Magic Mountain comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Magic Mountain?
Key cast members in The Magic Mountain include Christoph Eichhorn, Rod Steiger, Marie-France Pisier.
Who created or directed The Magic Mountain?
The Magic Mountain was developed and directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.