A Fleeting Passage to the Orient
Images of Egypt: prolonged tracking shots through the streets of Cairo, cafes, bazars, hotels and gardens, footage of the desert and the sea. Ruth Beckermann is on the trail of Empress Elisabeth of Austria ("Sissi"), who travelled the world restlessly and was in Egypt incognito one hundred years earlier. Since Elisabeth refused to be photographed after the age of 31, she inspires projections and fantasies.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Ein flüchtiger Zug nach dem Orient |
| Year | 1999 |
| Country | Austria |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Ruth Beckermann |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (5 votes) |
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A Fleeting Passage to the Orient has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1999. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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