Elisabeth
"Everyone has danced with Death, but no one like Elisabeth"
Originally released in 2005. Elisabeth is a drama/music film. directed by Sven Offen. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Maya Hakvoort, Máté Kamarás, and André Bauer
Synopsis
The musical tells the story of Elisabeth ("Sissi"), the Empress of Austria, from her engagement and marriage in 1854 to her murder in 1898 at the hands of the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni, through the lens of her growing obsession with Death as her marriage and her empire crumble around her at the turn of the century.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maya Hakvoort
as Elisabeth, Kaiserin von Österreich
Máté Kamarás
as Der Tod, Elisabeths Liebhaber
André Bauer
as Kaiser Franz Joseph, Elisabeths Mann
Serkan Kaya
as Luigi Lucheni
Fritz Schmid
as Rudolf
Johann Ebert
as Rudolf (young)
Else Ludwig
as Erzhherzogin Sophie
Dennis J. Kozeluh
as Max
Luzia Nistler
as Ludovika / Frau Wolf
Kerstin Ibald
as Gräfin Esterhazy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Vereinigte Bühnen Wien
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elisabeth about?
The musical tells the story of Elisabeth ("Sissi"), the Empress of Austria, from her engagement and marriage in 1854 to her murder in 1898 at the hands of the Italian anarchist Luigi Lucheni, throu...
Who directed Elisabeth?
Elisabeth was directed by Sven Offen.
How long is Elisabeth?
Elisabeth has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Elisabeth released?
Elisabeth was released on February 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elisabeth?
The main cast of Elisabeth includes Maya Hakvoort, Máté Kamarás, André Bauer, Serkan Kaya, Fritz Schmid.