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Nichts als Sünde
Based upon Shakespeare′s "Twelfth Night", the movie tells the story of the Duke of Illyria who is in love with the Countess Olivia. Olivia, however, keeps eluding him. When the Duke sends her a page to bring her a message, Olivia falls in love with the messenger who is in fact a woman called Viola. After she was shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola assumed the role of her missing brother. She cannot return Olivia′s love because she, in turn, adores the Duke.
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Plot Summary
In a small Austrian village, a young woman named Maria dreams of a life beyond her conservative upbringing. She finds herself entangled in a web of romantic pursuits and societal expectations. The film explores themes of freedom, desire, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
Critical Reception
Nichts als Sünde was a modest success in its native Austria, praised for its charming performances and lighthearted take on small-town life, though some critics found its plot somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its engaging lead performance.
Appreciated for its depiction of Austrian provincial life.
Seen by some as a charming but ultimately light romantic comedy.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a popular novel of the same name by Austrian author Franz Dobler.
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