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Militiaman Bruggler

1936 · 90 min

A somber, rugged mountain war chronicle that feels like a grim historical document, with stark Alpine imagery and earnest sacrifice.

Directed by
Werner Klingler
Genres
Drama, War
Starring
Ludwig Kerscher, Franziska Kinz, Beppo Brem
Overview
Chronicles the Alpine war experiences of young Toni Bruggler (Ludwig Kerscher), a Tyrolean-German member of the Standschützen (militiamen), comprised of those who are too young or old to fight in the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg army.

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Directed by
Werner Klingler
Genres
Drama, War
Starring
Ludwig Kerscher, Franziska Kinz, Beppo Brem
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • survival
  • family
  • loyalty
  • death
Places
  • wilderness
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, war
Directed by
Werner Klingler
Written by
Joseph Dalman
Starring
Ludwig Kerscher, Franziska Kinz, Beppo Brem, Rolf Pinegger, Eduard Köck, Gustl Gstettenbaur, Lola Chlud, Willy Schultes
Music
Herbert Windt
Cinematography
Karl Attenberger, Sepp Allgeier
Runtime
90 min
Country
Germany
Languages
German, Italian

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