Sarajevo (1940 French film)
A 1940 French film about Franz Ferdinand's love and assassination.
Sarajevo (French: De Mayerling à Sarajevo) is a 1940 French historical drama film directed by Max Ophüls. It portrays the love affair and marriage of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, culminating in their 1914 assassination. The film was not a commercial or critical success and was banned after the German occupation of France.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Max Ophüls
- Producer
- Edward Halton; Eugène Tucherer
- Writer
- Carl Zuckmayer
- Marcelle Maurette
- Curt Alexander
- André-Paul Antoine
- Jacques Natanson
- Starring
- Edwige Feuillère
- John Lodge
- Aimé Clariond
- Jean Worms
- Music
- Oscar Straus
- Cinematography
- Curt Courant; Otto Heller
- Editing
- Myriam Borsoutsky; Jean Oser
- Studio
- B.U.P. Française
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Sarajevo (1940 French film)?
Sarajevo stars Edwige Feuillère, John Lodge, Aimé Clariond and Jean Worms.
When was Sarajevo (1940 French film) released?
Sarajevo was released on 1 May 1940.
Who composed the music for Sarajevo (1940 French film)?
The music for Sarajevo was composed by Oscar Straus.
Who wrote Sarajevo (1940 French film)?
Sarajevo was written by Carl Zuckmayer, Marcelle Maurette, Curt Alexander, André-Paul Antoine and Jacques Natanson.
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