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Maria Ilona

1939 · 94 min

A stately historical melodrama that blends revolutionary upheaval with personal romance, moving at a dignified, old-fashioned pace.

Directed by
Géza von Bolváry
Genres
Drama
Starring
Paula Wessely, Willy Birgel, Paul Hörbiger
Overview
In 1848, the freedom-loving Hungarian people, led by Ludwig Kossuth, rose up against the hated rule of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty. In its expansionist policy, the Austrian monarchy had long relied on Hungarian feudal lords who betrayed the interests of their people. The anger of the rebels was directed against the Austrian oppressors and their Hungarian supporters. Against the backdrop of these historical events, the personal fate of the Hungarian patriot Maria Ilona is shown.

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Directed by
Géza von Bolváry
Genres
Drama
Starring
Paula Wessely, Willy Birgel, Paul Hörbiger
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • rebellion
    • freedom
    • betrayal
    • love
    • politics
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance5
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Géza von Bolváry
    Starring
    Paula Wessely, Willy Birgel, Paul Hörbiger, Hedwig Bleibtreu, Rosa Albach-Retty, Paul Hubschmid, Franz Schafheitlin, Heinz von Cleve
    Runtime
    94 min
    Country
    Germany
    Languages
    German

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