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The Golden City

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Original title

Die goldene Stadt (The Golden City)

Year

1942

Running time

109 min.

Country

Germany

Director

Veit Harlan

Screenwriter

Alfred Braun, Werner Eplinius, Veit Harlan. Play: Richard Billinger

Cast

Music

Hans-Otto Borgmann

Cinematography

Bruno Mondi (B&W)

Producer

U.F.A

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Anna Jobst is the daughter of a rich, conservative farmer. Living on the bank of the Moldau, she wishes nothing more than follow the river to Prague, the "Golden City". When her father makes a journey, she actually breaks away against his declared will. In Prague, she stays with her aunt, soon to be seduced by her degenerate cousin. This cousin, however, looses interest when news reaches the city that her father has disinherited her. Pregnant and desperate, Anna decides to return home, but is turned away.

Awards: 1942: Venice: Best Actress (Kristina Söderbaum)

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The Golden City

1942

Veit Harlan