Munchhausen
by Josef von Báky
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Actor: Brigitte Horney, Ferdinand Marian, Hans Albers, Michael Bohnen, Wilhelm BendowDirector: Josef von Báky
Brand: Kino International
Cinematographer: Konstantin Irmen-Tschet
Cinematographer: Werner Krien
Editor: Milo Harbich
Producer: Eberhard Schmidt
Writer: Erich Kästner
Writer: Gottfried August Bürger
Writer: Rudolph Erich Raspe
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); German (Original Language)
Format: Animated, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 110 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-07-20
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: 3142
Studio: Kino Video
Product features:
- MUNCHHAUSEN ADV OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN (DVD MOVIE)
Movie Reviews of Munchhausen
Movie Review: Excellent interpretation of the classic stories
Summary: 5 Stars
Made in Germany, circa 1943 "Munchausen" starring Hans Albers is a superb interpretation of Raspe's stories, based on a German noble of the eighteenth century who took great pleasure in telling tall tales.
And here we have several layers. On the surface, this is a movie that made great use of the technology of the day and the locations available to Germans at the height of World War II. Beautiful costumes and magnificent settings (especially Venice) support lively action, very compentent acting, and a great story. The story is that of Hieronymous Baron Munchausen, an adventurer, rogue, officer in the German and Russian armies, lover, and all around charming scoundrel. He falls into the bed of Catherine the Great, Tsarina of Russia, flies on a cannon ball, travels to the moon, finds himself in the serigalio of the Sultan of Turkey, and romances his way across Europe.
The truth of Freiherr Munchausen is only slightly less exciting. He was a Prussian noble and really served in the Russian and German armies, travelled all over Europe, and generally lived life to its fullest. Certainly the kind of guy you'd want at a party, but not the sort of guy you'd trust around your wife or daughter. And telling the sort of story that inspired this movie was a great pleasure for him.
And while made in Germany in 1943, there is no obvious propaganda. I didn't observe any, and it certainly didn't impact the plot. It is important to note that the lead actor's lover fled German for Switzerland in the 1930's, and they were reunited after the war. Albers is unlikely to have had any loyalty to the regime at the time of production.
A quick note; if you are sensitive to displays of the female form or romantic inuendo, this one may not be for you. To my sensibilities, the casual attire and discussions of intimate adventure were tastefully handled.
A great movie from some of the best classical stories.
E.M. Van Court
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