Cinema
Der weiße Traum
Géza von Cziffra · 1943
Synopsis
Vienna. Through a mix-up, the young skater Liesl Strolz is hired for the new revue at the Palast-Theater; the part was intended for Lu Panther, the untalented friend of the owner, Wildner. When the misunderstanding comes out, Wildner has the theatre closed before the opening night, and the company must find ice and an audience elsewhere.
Context
The film was produced by Wien-Film under the artistic direction of Karl Hartl and was released in Vienna, at the Scala, on 5 October 1943, then in Berlin on 10 November. The song Kauf dir einen bunten Luftballon, by Anton Profes with lyrics by Aldo von Pinelli, became very popular; Olly Holzmann's singing voice is that of Alda Noni. According to its director, the film earned thirty-five million marks before the end of the war.
Who it is for
Ninety-three minutes, a thin plot and skating numbers. One should know what one is dealing with: an entertainment produced under the regime, which says nothing about it.
Prizes and reception
One of the greatest popular successes of cinema under the Nazi regime, and one of the most profitable films of that period.
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