Fluchtiger zug nach dem Orient
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Ruth Beckermann
Josef Aichholzer
Nurith Aviv
Ruth Beckermann
Sophie Cadet
Gertraud Luschitzky
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
The "sad empress" of Austria, also known as Sissi, took many journeys around the world during her lifetime. Twice she visited Egypt, once in October 1885 and again in November 1891. Comprised of a succession of scenes (mostly set in the marketplace, in cafes or on the street), creating a curious tension between contemporary Egypt and Elizabeth's hundred year old writings, this film is a portrait of the Austrian Empress as seen through Egypt and of Egypt as seen through the Empress.
Director
Ruth Beckermann
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Euorpean Film Market) February 9-20, 2000.
Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Documentary Films in Competition) July 5-15, 2000.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.
35mm
color
Dolby
dialogue English
