Sissi

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Romy Schneider and Karlheinz Böhm in Sissi (1955)

Period Drama Comedy Drama History Romance

In the first of a trilogy of movies about Elisabeth "Sissi" of Austria, the vibrant young princess catches the eye of her sister's fiancé, Emperor Franz Josef.In the first of a trilogy of movies about Elisabeth "Sissi" of Austria, the vibrant young princess catches the eye of her sister's fiancé, Emperor Franz Josef.In the first of a trilogy of movies about Elisabeth "Sissi" of Austria, the vibrant young princess catches the eye of her sister's fiancé, Emperor Franz Josef.

Director
- Ernst Marischka
Writers
- Jean De Maria
- Ernst Marischka
Stars

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7.0/10

11K

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Director
- Ernst Marischka
Writers
- Jean De Maria
- Ernst Marischka
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Trivia
Magda Schneider, playing Sissi's mother Ludovika in all three parts of the Sissi trilogy, is Romy Schneider's real life mother.

Goofs
Emperess Elisabeth's nickname was never "Sissi". It was Sisi, with one S, and she signed herself as "Lisi".

Quotes
Duke Max in Bavaria: Always remember, my child, if you're ever worried or upset, go through the woods with open eyes. And in every tree, in every shrub, in every creature, and every flower, the Almighty God will reveal Himself to you and give you solace and strength.

Connections
Edited into Forever My Love (1962)

Soundtracks
Polonaise in a major
Written by Frédéric Chopin

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Featured review

8/10

Thoroughly delightful movie

I am well familiar with the story of the Empress Elizabeth. While the basic facts are all here, the story may have been both simplified and sweetened to present it in a movie. However, the end result is a thoroughly delightful and strongly idealized version of historical events. Both Sissi and the emperor are presented as extremely likable, visually appealing characters, interacting in a fairly-like story. The entire movie plays like a fairy tale and is visually very appealing. The majestic beauty of the Bavarian scenery contrasts with the opulent setting of the Viennese court. The costumes, manners, music, dances - all true to the period. I did not expect to like it as much as I did and would recommend it to all lovers of historical drama and 19th century Austrian history in particular.