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Tales from the Vienna Woods (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1979 · 91 mins · German
- Starring
- Helmut Qualtinger, Maximilian Schell, Vadim Glowna, Eric Pohlmann, André Heller, Birgit Doll
Adapted from the 1931 stage hit, the story follows naïve Marianne, who abruptly ends her reluctant engagement to the honest butcher Oskar after becoming infatuated with the frivolous Alfred. Alfred’s lack of genuine feeling leaves Marianne heart‑broken, and she ultimately suffers the harsh consequences of her impulsive decision.
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