Movie Description

Opfergang

(1944)

Overview

Äls, a young woman from Sweden living in Hamburg in the summer months attracts a newly married explorer, Albrecht Froben who has just returned to his native city. But although Äls seems to be 'life itself', she suffers from a tropical disease which is slowly killing her. Froben is torn between Äls and his wife Octavia, who he seen as a kind of 'heavenly' counterpart to the earthy and beguiling Äls.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleOpfergang

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1944-12-29

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 38m

Production CompaniesUFA

Genres

  • Drama
  • Romance