Oberst Redl (1985)
Release Year: 1985
Nation: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Serbia
Alternative Title: Coronel Redl, Полковник Редл, Magt og ære, Eversti Redl, Pukovnik Redl
Director: István Szabó
Writer: István Szabó, John Osborne, Péter Dobai
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Manfred Durniok
Companies: ORF, ZDF, Mokép, Manfred Durniok Filmproduktion, Mafilm
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Lgbt-Related Film
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: military officer, treason, male homosexuality, austria-hungary
Story
Oberst Redl is a historical drama film directed by István Szabó in 1985. The movie follows the life of Alfred Redl (played by Klaus Maria Brandauer), a Czech officer serving in the Austro-Hungarian Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Redl rises through the ranks due to his intelligence, loyalty, and charm, becoming chief of staff under Emperor Franz Joseph I. However, as he climbs the social ladder, he begins to struggle with his secret homosexual life, which puts him at risk during a time of strict societal norms.
Summary
Oberst Redl is a biographical film that explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and sexuality within the context of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The movie is based on the true story of Alfred Redl, who was one of the highest-ranking officers in the army before being exposed as a spy for Russia due to his secret homosexuality. Director István Szabó uses Redl's life as a vehicle to examine the complex political and social landscape of the era.
