
Marie Antoinette - Das Leben einer Königin
Seen it?1922 | 138 min | Drama, History
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1922: an older pace and style.
The life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, during the years leading up to and during the French Revolution in which she was executed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 715 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rudolf Meinert
- Diana KarenneMarie Antoinette
- Lia EibenschützGräfin Polignac
- Olga Limburgde la Motte
- Eugen BurgGraf de la Motte
- Erich Kaiser-TitzKardinal Rohan
- Heinrich SchrothGraf Orleans
- Hermann VallentinMirabeau
- Georg JohnRobespierre
- William DieterleDrouet
- Hermann Picha