Empress Elizabeth of the Austro-Hungarian empire in the 2nd half of the 19th century is fondly remembered for unraveling the troubles of distressed lovers. There are serenades, gypsy music, army uniforms, and moonlight.
Is it worth the watch? Honestly, only if you have a serious itch for 19th-century Austro-Hungarian romance and enough patience for a movie that doesn't really have a plot so much as a series of vibes. If you enjoy Innocents of Paris for its lighthearted musical energy, you might find something to like here. If you pref...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
István György
Charles Horan
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"Is it worth the watch? Honestly, only if you have a serious itch for 19th-century Austro-Hungarian romance and enough patience for a movie that doesn't really have a plot so much as a series of vibes. If you enjoy Innocents of Paris for its lighthearted musical energy, you might find something to like here. If you prefer grit or actual tension, you are going to hate every single minute of this. The whole thing feels like a dusty postcard from a time that never really existed. Empress Elizabeth ..."
Géza Rónai
István Mihály, Imre Farkas
Hungary
