

Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s operetta fluff. If you want something gritty or fast, steer clear. This is for people who like to pretend they are sitting in a velvet-seated theater in pre-war Europe, drinking something far too expensive. The whole movie feels like a postcard th...


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

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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s operetta fluff. If you want something gritty or fast, steer clear. This is for people who like to pretend they are sitting in a velvet-seated theater in pre-war Europe, drinking something far too expensive. The whole movie feels like a postcard that got left out in the rain. It’s got that specific kind of 1930s cheerfulness that feels a bit forced, like everyone is holding their breath to keep from breaking into a waltz. 💃..."

Lil Dagover
Max Wallner, Ludwig Held, Moritz West
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