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A Friendship in Vienna

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In the 1930s Vienna, Inge Dourenvald C4 is from a Jewish family, and her best friend, Lise Mueller C5, 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 Sep 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 Sep 18, 2019
A Friendship in Vienna' is profoundly sad and terribly moving. Go to Full Review Lynne Heffley Los Angeles Times Sep 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 Sep 18, 2019
A-
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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Mar 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 the 1930s Vienna, Inge Dourenvald C4 is from a Jewish family, and her best friend, Lise Mueller C5, 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
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