Sigmund Aschenbach

Film

1917

Ostpreußen und sein Hindenburg

The film chronicles East Prussian history from its pagan origins to the start of World War I in 1914, highlighting the Battle of Tannenberg. The first three acts cover the region’s early history, including the Teutonic Order’s founding, the Brandenburg electors’ era, and the impact of Napoleonic troops, with Queen Luise as a comforting figure. The third act depicts modern Prussia’s resurgence affecting East Prussia. The final two acts focus on the Russian invasion of Masuria in August 1914, showing the devastation and the portrayal of Cossack hordes as destructive. Retired General Paul von Hindenburg arrives, ending the atrocities and leading to a decisive Russian defeat at Tannenberg, culminating in East Prussia’s liberation.

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Acting (10)

Women Who Shouldn't Get Married

Die Erbschaft von New York

Frauen, die der Abgrund verschlingt

Ein Lied von Haß und Liebe

Liebe und Leben. 2. Die Tochter des Senators

Irrwege der Liebe

Die Diamantenstiftung

Ostpreußen und sein Hindenburg

Und stets kam was dazwischen

Unter heißer Zone