Summaries

While on their yearly Italian holiday, a German family confronts the disturbing reality of Fascism's rise in the late 1920s, marring the once-serene atmosphere of their seaside retreat.

The 1920s: The German Fuhrmann family spend their holidays in Italy again. The country is full of mysteries in that time. The Fuhrmanns have realized the upcoming and growing fascism in the country, and their children are fascinated by a magician visiting the town. Soon nothing is as usual. The times are changing ...—Oliver Heidelbach

Details

Keywords
  • girl
  • vacation
  • italy
  • holiday
  • fascism
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Dec 14, 1994
Countries of origin Germany France Austria
Language German
Filming locations Marzamemi, Pachino, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
Production companies Canal+ Flach Film Provobis Gesellschaft für Film und Fernsehen

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h 7m
Sound mix Dolby Digital
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