38 - Auch das war Wien (1986) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1986, 38 - Auch das war Wien is a drame film directed by Wolfgang Glück, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. The film presents the political events surrounding the Anschluss in March of 1938 through the lives of Carola Hell, a popular young actress at the prestigious Theater in der Josefstadt, and Martin Hofmann, the Jewish journalist she plans to marry. When we encounter the couple in the lovely springtime weather their future is full of promise. They are determined to stay clear of politics. Yet in the climate of the time, nobody of her prominence or his religion can remain apolitical. Although Martin's journalist friend, Drechsler, calls to inform them that the Nazis plan to take over Austria soon, they concentrate on their work and their private happiness and dismiss the warnings.

Who’s in it. 38 - Auch das war Wien stars Tobias Engel as Martin, Sunnyi Melles as Carola, Heinz Trixner as Toni and Romuald Pekny as Sovary, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 38 - Auch das war Wien has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 38 - Auch das war Wien page.

If you liked it. Fans of 38 - Auch das war Wien tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.