Colonel Redl

Oberst Redl
Colonel Redl
Genres: Drama, History
Rating: 6.85
Language: de
Year:1985
Country:DE, AT
Runtime: 2h 12min
Tags: austria-hungary, male homosexuality, military officer, treason

Where to watch:

Kino Film Collection (Kino Film Collection)

Description:

Amidst the grandeur and decay of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this film chronicles the compelling story of Alfred Redl - a driven young officer with ambitious aspirations. As Redl climbs the ranks to eventually lead the Secret Police, he becomes entangled in a web of political deceit and intrigue. The movie masterfully captures the era's opulence alongside its imminent decline, while exploring themes of ambition, trust, and sacrifice against a backdrop of shifting power dynamics. With meticulous attention to historical detail, this film offers an intimate portrait of a man whose rise is as exhilarating as his inevitable fall is tragic.

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