"Die Deutschmeister" or "A March for the Emperor" is an Austrian German-language film from 1955, so this one had its 60th anniversary last year. It was directed and written by Ernst Marischka and stars Romy Schneider and these two are mostly known for their collaborations on the famous Sissi films. This one here, however, has Schneider play another character. But the topics are similar, especially the romance aspects. In contrast to Sissi, there is also considerable music in here. However, the writing was just so-so. At easily over 90 minutes, it dragged a lot during its runtime and Schneider's acting also wasn't good enough to make up for the flaws in the script. I personally did now know what "Deutschmeister" were before watching this film and I cared even less after watching the movie. Schneider is of course breathtakingly stunning as usual in her young years, but this cannot make up for everything else that is wrong or boring about this film. It is a bit more pompous than most other German(-language) films from the 1950s, but in terms of plot and story, it does not bring anything else. It just wasn't as very good decade for film in Germany. This film tries to make a difference, but ends up very forgettable. Not recommended.
Review of Die Deutschmeister
