Vienna glove-sales-lady Christl falls in love to Czar Alexander. Metternich tries to use this to keep him out of the conferences of the Vienna Congress from 1815.


If you want a serious history lesson about the 1815 Congress of Vienna, don't watch this movie. You will be very confused and probably annoyed. But if you like the idea of a movie that feels like someone dropped a tray of pastries, then Congress Dances is perfect for you. It’s light, it’s loud, and it doesn't care abo...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Erik Charell

Lloyd Ingraham
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"If you want a serious history lesson about the 1815 Congress of Vienna, don't watch this movie. You will be very confused and probably annoyed. But if you like the idea of a movie that feels like someone dropped a tray of pastries, then Congress Dances is perfect for you. It’s light, it’s loud, and it doesn't care about facts. The story starts with Christl, a girl who sells gloves. She’s played by Lilian Harvey, who has enough energy to power a small city. She throws a bouquet at Czar Alexand..."
Norbert Falk, Robert Liebmann
Germany

