# Sissi (1955)

> A spirited Bavarian princess disrupts an arranged imperial match when a chance meeting turns her into Emperor Franz Joseph’s chosen bride.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/363

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Ernst Marischka
- Cast: Romy Schneider, Karlheinz Böhm, Magda Schneider, Uta Franz, Gustav Knuth, Vilma Degischer, Josef Meinrad, Karl Fochler
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048624/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: romantic, warm, whimsical, christmas viewing, romantic evening

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