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Arms and the Man (1958 film)

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Arms and the Man
Directed byFranz Peter Wirth
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyKlaus von Rautenfeld
Edited byClaus von Boro
Music byFranz Grothe
Production
company
Distributed byBavaria Film
Release date
  • 20 November 1958 (1958-11-20)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryWest Germany
LanguageGerman

Arms and the Man or Heroes (German: Helden) is a 1958 West German historical comedy film directed by Franz Peter Wirth and based on the 1894 play of the same name by George Bernard Shaw.

It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[1] It was also entered into the 1959 Cannes Film Festival.[2]

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Plot

The film is set during the Bulgarian-Serbian War of 1885. A group of Bulgarian cavalrymen, led by the daring Lieutenant Sergius, attacks a Serbian cannon commanded by the Swiss captain Bluntschli. This seemingly suicidal attack unexpectedly ends in a Bulgarian victory because the cannon is supplied with the wrong ammunition and cannot be fired. Captain Bluntschli, forced to flee on foot, seeks refuge in the house of the Bulgarian Petkoff family, whose daughter Raina is engaged to his adversary Sergius. Raina, initially idealistic about Sergius's "great victory," becomes disillusioned after sheltering Bluntschli, realizing the harsh realities of war. Despite sympathizing with the "enemy," Raina hides Bluntschli from Bulgarian soldiers and later allows him to stay in their house.

After the war, Sergius is celebrated as a hero by the Petkoff family, especially by Raina and her mother. Raina's father, Major Petkoff, however, prefers civilian life and is indifferent to Sergius's military bravado. Meanwhile, Sergius seeks closeness with Raina, who resists exchanging her admiration for him with physical intimacy, frustrating him. The maid Louka, aspiring for social advancement, seduces Sergius, adding to the tension. Bluntschli reappears, warmly welcomed by Major Petkoff, who admires his organizational skills and asks him to handle calculations for supplying the returning Bulgarian troops. Bluntschli takes the opportunity to return the house jacket and stay close to Raina, whose feelings for him become evident. Despite Sergius's infidelity and jealousy, Bluntschli wins a duel against him, revealing his skill in fencing.

Sergius, now free to pursue Louka, shows little regret over losing Raina. Shortly after, Bluntschli discovers he has inherited several luxury hotels in Switzerland, becoming extremely wealthy. Raina's parents approve of him as an ideal husband for their daughter, who eagerly accepts the proposal.

Cast

Production

The film's sets were designed by the art director Hermann Warm. It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The 31st Academy Awards (1959) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 27 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Festival de Cannes: Arms and the Man". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 14 February 2009.

External links

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