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Mariandl's Homecoming
After marrying Hofrat Geiger, Marianne moves to Vienna to be with her husband. She runs the household while her daughter attends the music academy. But Mariandl is heartbroken. She constantly catches her Peter in strange situations with other women. Marianne, on the other hand, constantly has to listen to the innuendo of Franzi, Geiger's long-time housekeeper, who would have loved to be a Hofrat herself. Frustrated, mother and daughter decide to leave Vienna and visit their grandfather. He has inherited a dilapidated farm in the Wachau region, where horses are kept, awaiting shipment to Italian slaughterhouses. Through two benefit concerts, the talented music student Mariandl is able to raise enough money to buy the horses' freedom.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Mariandl, who was raised in a convent, returns to her father's home after finishing school. Her father, a wealthy industrialist, has his own ideas about her future and potential suitors. Mariandl, however, has her own dreams and aspirations that don't necessarily align with her father's plans.
Critical Reception
Mariandl's Homecoming was a popular German Heimatfilm, a genre known for its often sentimental and idyllic portrayals of rural life and family values. While not critically acclaimed internationally, it was well-received by its target audience in Germany for its lighthearted entertainment and its star, Cornelia Froboess.
What Reviewers Say
Appeals to fans of traditional German family comedies.
Features a charming performance from its lead actress.
Offers light, wholesome entertainment with a focus on romance and family dynamics.
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Fun Fact
Cornelia Froboess, who plays Mariandl, was a highly popular teen idol in Germany during the 1960s, known for her singing career as much as her acting.
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