Alma - A Show biz ans Ende is a 1999 film from Austria that features a star-studded cast including Sebastian Blomberg as Walter Gropius, Paulus Manker as Oskar Kokoschka, Albert Kitzl as Alma-Maniac, Peter Kern as Franz Werfel (alt), Leon Askin, Nicole Ansari-Cox as Alma 2, Jennifer Minetti, Johanna Wokalek as Alma 1, Heinrich Herki as Max Burckhard, Suzy Nicoletti as Anna Moll, Helmut Berger as Gustav Mahler, Pamela Knak as Alma 3, Georg Schuchter as Alexander Zemlinsky, Josefine Platt as Anna Mahler, Mike Solbach as Koloman Moser, Dieter Khmelar as Jimmy Berg, Jurgen Maurer as Franz Werfel (jung), and Angelika Richter as Reserl.
The film follows the tumultuous life of Alma Schindler, who was married successively to composer Gustav Mahler, architect Walter Gropius, and novelist Franz Werfel. Each of her husbands is portrayed by talented actors who bring their characters to life on screen.
Alma's relationships with these famous men are complex and emotionally charged, as she navigates the worlds of art, music, and literature in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century. The film delves into the passionate love affairs, artistic rivalries, and personal struggles that defined Alma's life and relationships.
With a stellar cast and a screenplay that is both intimate and epic in scope, Alma - A Show biz ans Ende is a riveting portrayal of a woman who was at the center of the Viennese cultural scene. The film captures the essence of Alma's spirit and the profound impact she had on the men who loved her.
Overall, Alma - A Show biz ans Ende is a captivating and dramatic exploration of one woman's extraordinary life and the powerful influence she had on the artists and intellectuals of her time.
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