1955 · 102 min · NR

Sissi

Name: Sissi
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1955
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Uta Franz, Gustav Knuth

Directed by Ernst Marischka · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sissi (1955) is a Comedy film, directed by Ernst Marischka set in Bavaria, Bad Ischl, and Vienna during the 1800s.

A biopic, with a romantic and comedic tone. Themes of love & longing and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Anton Profes

Cinematography

Bruno Mondi

Cast

Romy SchneiderKarlheinz BöhmMagda SchneiderUta FranzGustav KnuthVilma DegischerJosef MeinradKarl Fochler

The world of this film

Setting

Where

BavariaBad IschlVienna

Setting

Rural Mountain Urban

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Love & Longing Family & Loyalty

Tone

RomanticComedic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadFemale Led

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Sissi

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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