description Lola Montès Overview
Lola Montès, directed by Max Ophüls, chronicles the life of Lola Montez, an Irish dancer and courtesan from the early 19th century. The film details her relationships with prominent figures like Franz Liszt and Ludwig I of Bavaria, as depicted in Cécil Saint-Laurent’s novel. It was a Franco-German co-production featuring primarily French and German dialogue.
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info Lola Montès Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 1955 |
help Lola Montès FAQ
Why is Lola Montes structured around a circus?
Max Ophuls frames Lola Montez as a circus attraction in later life, with Peter Ustinov as the ringmaster presenting episodes from her past. The flashbacks cover figures such as Franz Liszt and King Ludwig I of Bavaria.
Was Lola Montes Max Ophuls's final film?
Yes. The 1955 France and West Germany co-production was Ophuls's last completed film before his death in 1957. It was also his first and only color feature.
Who plays Lola in Lola Montes?
Martine Carol plays Lola Montez, the Irish dancer and courtesan. The cast also includes Peter Ustinov, Anton Walbrook, and Oskar Werner.
Why do film historians talk about the restoration of Lola Montes?
The film was cut and rearranged after its original release because producers feared audiences would reject the flashback structure. Later restorations, including a major 2008 version, tried to bring the film closer to Ophuls's intended form and CinemaScope compositions.
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