A Fleeting Passage to the Orient (1999)
Original title: Ein flüchtiger Zug nach dem Orient
3 votes
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.
Read the A Fleeting Passage to the Orient feature →Where to watch A Fleeting Passage to the Orient
All countries & options →
Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.
Movie DNA
More like this
More Documentary →
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing momentFrequently asked questions about A Fleeting Passage to the Orient
What is A Fleeting Passage to the Orient 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 long is A Fleeting Passage to the Orient?
A Fleeting Passage to the Orient has a runtime of 82 minutes.
Where can I watch A Fleeting Passage to the Orient?
Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.