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      A Friendship in Vienna

      TV-G 1988 1h 39m Drama List
      Reviews 100% 50+ Ratings Audience Score In 1930s Vienna, Inge Dourenvald (Jenny Lewis) is from a Jewish family, and her best friend, Lise Mueller (Kamie Harper), is a Christian -- a relationship that's frowned upon in the context of growing anti-Semitism. Their friendship is further imperiled by the fact that Lise's father and brother are devoted to the Nazi cause. The girls continue to meet, even though it's forbidden, and, when life becomes unbearable for Jews in Vienna, Lise helps Inge and her family escape to the United States. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member This was 1 of my favorite movies growing up Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Jill Rachlin Entertainment Weekly In the touching Friendship in Vienna, a young Jewish girl and the daughter of an Austrian Nazi remain best friends even as outside forces try to tear them apart. Rated: A Sep 18, 2019 Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times A Friendship in Vienna' is profoundly sad and terribly moving. Sep 18, 2019 Full Review Lynne Heffley Los Angeles Times Arthur Allan Seidelman's sure directorial touch is evident throughout, allowing for neither self-indulgence nor saccharinity. Further enhanced by Jean Simmons' narration and a richly evocative look, this is a film to treasure. Sep 18, 2019 Full Review Jeff Jarvis People Magazine A Friendship in Vienna is not only educational and worthwhile, it is also dramatic. Rated: A- Sep 18, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In 1930s Vienna, Inge Dourenvald (Jenny Lewis) is from a Jewish family, and her best friend, Lise Mueller (Kamie Harper), is a Christian -- a relationship that's frowned upon in the context of growing anti-Semitism. Their friendship is further imperiled by the fact that Lise's father and brother are devoted to the Nazi cause. The girls continue to meet, even though it's forbidden, and, when life becomes unbearable for Jews in Vienna, Lise helps Inge and her family escape to the United States.
      Director
      Arthur Allan Seidelman
      Rating
      TV-G
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 39m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo, Surround