Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress (1957)
Synopsis & Story Arc
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After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Madeira.
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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Romy Schneider
Romy Schneider
as Empress Elisabeth
Karlheinz Böhm
Karlheinz Böhm
as Emperor Franz Joseph
Magda Schneider
Magda Schneider
as Duchess Ludovika
Gustav Knuth
Gustav Knuth
as Duke Max
Uta Franz
Uta Franz
as Princess Helene
Walther Reyer
Walther Reyer
as Count Andrassy
Vilma Degischer
Vilma Degischer
as Archduchess Sophie
Josef Meinrad
Josef Meinrad
as Major Böckl
Senta Wengraf
Senta Wengraf
as Countess Bellegarde
Chariklia Baxevanos
Chariklia Baxevanos
as Helena auf Korfu
Susanne von Almassy
Susanne von Almassy
as Princess Beatrice
Klaus Knuth
Klaus Knuth
as Prince LudwigCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 109 min |
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