The Mystery of Oberwald (1980): Cast & Plot
The Mystery of Oberwald is a 1980 romantic drama directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, starring Monica Vitti as The Queen, Elisabetta Pozzi and Franco Branciaroli. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- RAI
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mystery of Oberwald About?
The premise of The Mystery of Oberwald without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lone assassin who has taken on the appearance of the slain king slips into the royal castle with orders to eliminate the queen. When he hesitates, a perilous game of dares ensues, forcing both to confront a tangled past that binds them, while the chilling promise “If you don’t kill me, I’ll kill you” looms over every move.
The Mystery of Oberwald Themes & Keywords
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- fort
- fortress
- wall
- storm
- stormy
- stormy night
- tempest
- blue
- red
- grey
- grief
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- king
- aristocrat
- aristocracy
- blue blood
- recluse
- hermit
- isolation
- despair
- desperation
- blonde woman
- tall woman
- assassin
- poet
- fugitive
- radical
- rebel
- poetry
- anarchist
- killer
- intent
- pact
- alliance
- police
- count
- noble
- nobility
- resemblance
- doppelganger
- arrest
- pardon
- love
- death
- 19th century
- husband wife relationship
- deceased husband
- experimental film
- queen
- castle
The Mystery of Oberwald Cast & Characters
Monica Vitti leads the cast as The Queen, with Elisabetta Pozzi as Edith de Berg and Franco Branciaroli as Sebastian. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michelangelo Antonioni
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Monica Vitti as The Queen - Elisabetta Pozzi as Edith de Berg
- Franco Branciaroli as Sebastian
- Paolo Bonacelli as Count of Foehn
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The Mystery of Oberwald Plot Summary
What happens in The Mystery of Oberwald from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an unnamed middle European state in the nineteenth century, the reigning The Queen has spent ten years in mourning after the assassination of her husband, King Frederic, and she has withdrawn from the public eye, shuttling from one residence to another. At the castle of Oberwald, she moves with a small, intimate circle: Edith de Berg as reader and chambermaid, her loyal personal servant Tony, and the steadfast Duke of Willenstein.
Full summary
The whole story of The Mystery of Oberwald, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Mystery of Oberwald?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Mystery of Oberwald Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “To Mistirio tou Obervald” and “Тайна Обервальда”.
- Also known as
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- To Mistirio tou Obervald
- Тайна Обервальда
- Das Geheimnis von Oberwald
- O Mistério de Oberwald
- Мистерията на Обервалд
- Az oberwaldi titok
- 오베르왈드의 비밀
- 奥伯瓦尔德的秘密
- El misterio de Oberwald
- Tajemnica Oberwaldu
- El misteri d’Oberwald
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The Mystery of Oberwald FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mystery of Oberwald, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mystery of Oberwald?
The Mystery of Oberwald runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was The Mystery of Oberwald released?
The Mystery of Oberwald was released on September 3, 1980.
Who directed The Mystery of Oberwald?
The Mystery of Oberwald was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
More films by Michelangelo Antonioni Who is in the cast of The Mystery of Oberwald?
The Mystery of Oberwald stars Monica Vitti as The Queen, Elisabetta Pozzi as Edith de Berg and Franco Branciaroli as Sebastian, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Mystery of Oberwald have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mystery of Oberwald has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Mystery of Oberwald in?
The original language of The Mystery of Oberwald is Italian.
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