Director

Ernst Marischka

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Directed movies: 16Directed series: 0All crew credits: 59

TMDB ID: 6241

IMDb ID: nm0548094

Known for: Directing

Born: February 2, 1893

Died: May 12, 1963

Age: 70

Place of birth: Vienna, Austria

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1913 - 1962

Years active: 50

Average TMDB rating: 6.68

Wikidata: Q112121

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Biography

Ernst Marischka was an Austrian screenwriter, film director, and producer, renowned for his contributions to mid-20th-century European cinema. He began his career in the early 1910s, writing for over 90 films and directing 29 between 1913 and 1962. Marischka is best known for the "Sissi" trilogy—Sissi (1955), Sissi – The Young Empress (1956), and Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (1957)—which depicted the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and starred Romy Schneider. These films achieved international acclaim and remain classics in Austrian cinema. Marischka's work is characterized by its romanticism and historical narratives, contributing significantly to the portrayal of Austrian heritage in film.

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