Ernst Marischka
Born:
1893-02-02
From:
Vienna, Austria
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.
Directing
Sissi - Forever My Love
Old Heidelberg
The House of the Three Girls
Embezzled Heaven
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
Scherben bringen Glück
Sissi: The Young Empress
Opernball
Sissi
Die Deutschmeister
The Story of Vickie
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König der Manege
Hurra - ein Junge!
Du bist die Welt für mich
Der Feldherrnhügel
Hannerl: Ich tanze mit Dir in den Himmel hinein
Saison in Salzburg
Zwei in einem Auto
Verklungenes Wien
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St. Matthew Passion
Adventure in the Grand Hotel
Dove andiamo, signora?
Sieben Jahre Glück
Sieben Jahre Pech
Writing
Sissi - Forever My Love
Season in Salzburg
The House of the Three Girls
Embezzled Heaven
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
Scherben bringen Glück
Sissi: The Young Empress
Sissi
Die Deutschmeister
The Story of Vickie
Du bist die Welt für mich
Saison in Salzburg
Zwei in einem Auto
Verklungenes Wien
City of Violence
Tell the Truth
Die Fledermaus
A Song to Remember
Heart of Vienna
Adventure in the Grand Hotel
Dove andiamo, signora?
Sieben Jahre Glück
Vienna Blood
Sieben Jahre Pech