Ernst Marischka
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 2, 1893
- Died
- May 12, 1963 (aged 70)
- Birthplace
- Vienna, Austria
Biography
Ernst Marischka was an Austrian screenwriter, film director, and producer, renowned for his contributions to mid-20th-century European cinema. He began his career in the early 1910s, writing for over 90 films and directing 29 between 1913 and 1962. Marischka is best known for the "Sissi" trilogy—Sissi (1955), Sissi – The Young Empress (1956), and Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (1957)—which depicted the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and starred Romy Schneider. These films achieved international acclaim and remain classics in Austrian cinema. Marischka's work is characterized by its romanticism and historical narratives, contributing significantly to the portrayal of Austrian heritage in film.
Known For
Filmography
Sissi - Forever My Love
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Old Heidelberg
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Embezzled Heaven
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The House of the Three Girls
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Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
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Scherben bringen Glück
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Sissi: The Young Empress
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Opernball
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Sissi
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Die Deutschmeister
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The Story of Vickie
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König der Manege
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Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein
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Der Feldherrnhügel
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Du bist die Welt für mich
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Hooray, It's a Boy!
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Saison in Salzburg
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Two in a Car
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Verklungenes Wien
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St. Matthew Passion
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Adventure in the Grand Hotel
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Sieben Jahre Glück
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Dove andiamo, signora?
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Sieben Jahre Pech
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Enis Aldjelis, die Blume des Ostens
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Um ein Weib
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