Bohemia in the 19th century, stage-coach driver Hans, loves the mayor's daughter Marie, but she is promised Wenzel, the son of another wealthy farmer. Marie refuses to marry Wenzel because of Hans, but the marriage arranger tries to "buy" Marie from Hans.
Is this for you? Honestly, you probably already know if you’re going to sit through The Bartered Bride. If you love the idea of 19th-century village life with a bit of musical flair, you’ll be fine. If you prefer modern pacing and don't care for people singing about their marriage contracts, you’re going to be bored to...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Max Ophüls
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"Is this for you? Honestly, you probably already know if you’re going to sit through The Bartered Bride. If you love the idea of 19th-century village life with a bit of musical flair, you’ll be fine. If you prefer modern pacing and don't care for people singing about their marriage contracts, you’re going to be bored to tears within twenty minutes. It’s not exactly a fast-paced thriller. It’s a folk story, and it moves at the speed of a village stroll. The vibe The whole thing feels like a stag..."
Robert Vambery, Curt Alexander, Karel Sabina
Germany
1930 · IMDb 5.2
