A Fleeting Passage to the Orient (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, A Fleeting Passage to the Orient is a documentary film directed by Ruth Beckermann, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Images of Egypt: prolonged tracking shots through the streets of Cairo, cafes, bazars, hotels and gardens, footage of the desert and the sea. Ruth Beckermann is on the trail of Empress Elisabeth of Austria ("Sissi"), who travelled the world restlessly and was in Egypt incognito one hundred years earlier. Since Elisabeth refused to be photographed after the age of 31, she inspires projections and fantasies.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Fleeting Passage to the Orient has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fleeting Passage to the Orient page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fleeting Passage to the Orient (1999)?
- In US, A Fleeting Passage to the Orient is available to stream on True Story. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Fleeting Passage to the Orient worth watching?
- A Fleeting Passage to the Orient holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was A Fleeting Passage to the Orient released?
- A Fleeting Passage to the Orient was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.