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The Princess and the Warrior

Original title: Der Krieger und die Kaiserin
  • 20002000
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  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Der Krieger und die Kaiserin (2000)
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Two enamoured strangers look for a warm place in a cold world.Two enamoured strangers look for a warm place in a cold world.Two enamoured strangers look for a warm place in a cold world.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
15K
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  • Director
    • Tom Tykwer
  • Writer
    • Tom Tykwer
  • Stars
    • Franka Potente
    • Benno Fürmann
    • Joachim Król
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Tykwer
  • Writer
    • Tom Tykwer
  • Stars
    • Franka Potente
    • Benno Fürmann
    • Joachim Król
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 154User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 16 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Sissias Sissi
    Benno Fürmann
    Benno Fürmann
    • Bodoas Bodo
    Joachim Król
    Joachim Król
    • Walteras Walter
    Lars Rudolph
    Lars Rudolph
    • Steinias Steini
    Melchior Derouet
    • Ottoas Otto
    • (as Melchior Beslon)
    Ludger Pistor
    Ludger Pistor
    • Werneras Werner
    Christa Fast
    • Sigrunas Sigrun
    Susanne Bredehöft
    • Zewilas Zewil
    Gottfried Breitfuss
    • Paulas Paul
    • (as Gottfried Breitfuß)
    Steffen Scheumann
    • Brunoas Bruno
    • (as Steffen Schult)
    Rolf Dennemann
    • Dieteras Dieter
    Ali Nejat-Nouei
    • Alias Ali
    Sybille J. Schedwill
    Sybille J. Schedwill
    • Mariaas Maria
    • (as Sybille Jacqueline Schedwill)
    Peter Ender
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Friederike Frerichs
    • Corinnaas Corinna
    Stefanie Mühlhan
    • Andreaas Andrea
    Irma Schmitt
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Max Urlacher
    • Holgeras Holger
    • Director
      • Tom Tykwer
    • Writer
      • Tom Tykwer
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Young nurse Sissi lives a secluded life, seemingly entirely devoted to her patients at Birkenhof asylum. Her first encounter with ex-soldier and drifter Bodo has a lasting impact. He causes an accident that results in her lying under a truck, unable to breathe. While he provides life-saving first aid, mesmerized Sissi begins to wonder whether he may be the man of her dreams. But when she tracks him down weeks later her affection is rejected, as Bodo is stuck somewhere between a traumatic past and a criminal future. —Armin Ortmann <armin@sfb288.math.tu-berlin.de>
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    • nurse outfit
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Irgendwo da draußen wartet die Liebe
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing images, language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The literal translation of the German title is "The Warrior and the Empress". The name of the main female character, "Sissi", refers to the nickname of Elisabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary (1837-1898). There are several movies and television shows about the Empress Elisabeth, some with "Sissi' in the title.
    • Goofs
      The truck Bodo jumps on heads down the Kaiserstrasse in Wuppertal and seconds later hits Sissi coming from the opposite direction. The Kaiserstrasse is to small for a truck this size, to do a U-Turn so fast.
    • Quotes

      Simone 'Sissi' Schmidt: I wish I could have told the man his sweat smelled tasty. I guess he'd been sucking on a peppermint drop.

    • Alternate versions
      A scene from the German version is missing in the U.S. one: Towards the end, instead of just leaving the "old Bodo" behind, we see him encountering a bus driven by Walter and then the two driving off together.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: A.I.: Artificial Intelligence/The Fast and the Furious/Dr. Dolittle 2/The Princess and the Warrior (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Sorry
      Performed by Brenda Lee

      Music/Lyrics: Ronnie Self, Dub Allbritten

    User reviews154

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    My 1st Tykwer Experience
    This film was playing in our little theater here, as part of the Beyond Normal Films promotion about a year & a half ago. I must say that before then, I had never heard of Tom Tykwer.

    Since then, he has become 1 of my favorite writers & directors. I immediately went out & got the highly acclaimed *Lola rennt* & I must say that I was very impressed. I also got to check out his most recent film *Heaven* as part of this year's Beyond Normal ticket; I LOVED it.

    If you are not familiar with Tykwer's work, I would suggest you start with *Der Krieger.* The story has several elements that almost everyone will enjoy & although the story may be a little slow in a few parts, it is nonetheless, interesting. It is not really a film for kids though.

    I was once a little intimidated by films in a language I could not understand (German, for instance). There were several times that I did not even have to read the subtitles to know what was going on, it was great & even a little inspiring to me for wanting to learn some German (Danke schön, Tom). I encourage you all to check this flick out if you have not yet.

    My rating: 8/10
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    • Jun 17, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2000 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Princess & the Warrior
    • Filming locations
      • Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • X-Filme Creative Pool
      • Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $872,091
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,426
      • Jun 24, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,017,667
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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