Der Weg ins Freie (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Der Weg ins Freie is a drama film directed by Rolf Hansen, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In Vienna, during the 1848 Revolution, opera singer Antonia Corvelli marries Detlev von Blossin, a rich landowner. But, as she refuses to give up her career, her infuriated husband returns to Pomerania without her. After falling into the clutches of the cruel and wicked count Stefan Oginski, whose lover she unfortunately becomes, Antonia has no other choice but to pass for dead in order to escape him. She then returns to Italy where she joins small theater companies under various aliases. Until one day she is overtaken by her fate...
Who’s in it. Der Weg ins Freie stars Zarah Leander as Antonia Corvelli, Hans Stüwe as Detlev von Blossin, Eva Immermann as Luise and Agnes Windeck as Baronin von Blossin, seine Mutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Der Weg ins Freie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Weg ins Freie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Weg ins Freie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Weg ins Freie (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Weg ins Freie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Weg ins Freie worth watching?
- Der Weg ins Freie holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Weg ins Freie?
- Der Weg ins Freie stars Zarah Leander, Hans Stüwe, Eva Immermann, Agnes Windeck and Siegfried Breuer.
- When was Der Weg ins Freie released?
- Der Weg ins Freie was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.