Der siebente Kuß

In the labyrinthine tapestry of early 20th-century European society, Marie, a young woman of ethereal beauty and profound introspection, finds herself ensnared by a curious, almost mystical, premonition. A cryptic message, delivered in a dream or perhaps whispered by a dying matriarch, posits that her true destiny – whether it be profound happiness, an ancestral inheritance, or the unlocking of a dormant artistic talent – hinges upon the elusive 'seventh kiss'. This isn't merely a romantic quest, but an allegorical journey through the myriad masquerades of affection and ambition. Each suitor, a distinct archetype drawn from the era's social strata, presents a 'kiss' that is less an act of passion and more a symbolic trial. From the calculating charm of a burgeoning industrialist, embodied by Bruno Eichgrün, to the fleeting, superficial ardor of a bohemian poet, perhaps personified by Charles Willy Kayser, Marie navigates a landscape of misdirection and emotional subterfuge. Richard Kirsch's character might represent a steadfast, yet initially overlooked, devotion, while Hilde Woerner, as Marie, radiates a delicate resilience as she endures these romantic gauntlets. Vilma von Mayburg could portray a worldly confidante or a veiled antagonist, adding layers to Marie's emotional education. The first six kisses are fraught with disillusionment, revealing the hollow promises of material wealth, societal standing, or transient infatuation. They serve as crucibles, refining Marie's understanding of self-worth and genuine connection. The narrative meticulously builds towards the climactic seventh kiss, not as a mere physical act, but as a transcendent moment of recognition – a profound confluence of authentic love, self-acceptance, and the destined fulfillment of her unique path, revealing the true nature of the prophecy and the profound wisdom it concealed.