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A Friendship in Vienna

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In 1930s Vienna, Inge Dourenvald (Jenny Lewis) is from a Jewish family, and her best friend, Lise Mueller (Kamie Harper), is a Christian -- a relationship that's frowned upon in the context of growing anti-Semitism. Their friendship is further imperiled by the fact that Lise's father and brother are devoted to the Nazi cause. The girls continue to meet, even though it's forbidden, and, when life becomes unbearable for Jews in Vienna, Lise helps Inge and her family escape to the United States.

Critics Reviews

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Jill Rachlin Entertainment Weekly 09/18/2019
A
In the touching Friendship in Vienna, a young Jewish girl and the daughter of an Austrian Nazi remain best friends even as outside forces try to tear them apart. Go to Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times 09/18/2019
A Friendship in Vienna' is profoundly sad and terribly moving. Go to Full Review Lynne Heffley Los Angeles Times 09/18/2019
Arthur Allan Seidelman's sure directorial touch is evident throughout, allowing for neither self-indulgence nor saccharinity. Further enhanced by Jean Simmons' narration and a richly evocative look, this is a film to treasure. Go to Full Review Jeff Jarvis People Magazine 09/18/2019
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A Friendship in Vienna is not only educational and worthwhile, it is also dramatic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/10/2009 This was 1 of my favorite movies growing up See more Read all reviews
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Arthur Allan Seidelman

Director

Ed Asner

Opah Oskar Reikman

Jane Alexander

Hannah Dournenvald

Stephen Macht

Franz Dournenvald

Jenny Lewis

Inge Dournenvald

Kamie Harper

Lise Mueller

Movie Info

Synopsis In 1930s Vienna, Inge Dourenvald (Jenny Lewis) is from a Jewish family, and her best friend, Lise Mueller (Kamie Harper), is a Christian -- a relationship that's frowned upon in the context of growing anti-Semitism. Their friendship is further imperiled by the fact that Lise's father and brother are devoted to the Nazi cause. The girls continue to meet, even though it's forbidden, and, when life becomes unbearable for Jews in Vienna, Lise helps Inge and her family escape to the United States.
Director
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround