As Director, As Writer
Sissi - Forever My Love
1962
6.7
Ernst Marischka
Directing
Birth Date
February 2, 1893
Place of Birth
Vienna, Austria
Date of Death
May 12, 1963
Biography
Ernst Marischka was an Austrian screenwriter, film director, and producer, renowned for his contributions to mid-20th-century European cinema. He began his career in the early 1910s, writing for over 90 films and directing 29 between 1913 and 1962. Marischka is best known for the "Sissi" trilogy—Sissi (1955), Sissi – The Young Empress (1956), and Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (1957)—which depicted the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and starred Romy Schneider. These films achieved international acclaim and remain classics in Austrian cinema. Marischka's work is characterized by its romanticism and historical narratives, contributing significantly to the portrayal of Austrian heritage in film.
Complete Filmography
As Writer
Season in Salzburg
1961
5.2
As Director, As Writer
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress
1957
7.1
As Director, As Writer
Sissi: The Young Empress
1956
7.1
As Director, As Writer
Sissi
1955
7.3
As Director, As Writer
Die Deutschmeister
1955
7.0
As Director, As Writer
The Story of Vickie
1954
7.0
As Writer
Forget Me Not
1936
5.7
As Writer
Eva, the Factory Girl
1935
5.0
As Writer
Farewell Waltz
1934
5.5
As Writer
Landlords Pro Tem.
1913
5.0