Product Details

• Actors: Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, Dominique Labourier, Mathieu Carričre, Véronique Silver
• Directors: Jacques Rouffio
• Producers: The Passerby ( La Passante du Sans-Souci ), The Passerby, La Passante du Sans-Souci
• Format: Import, PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Galileo
• Run Time: 102 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B000APK2QM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,321 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Germany released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: French ( Mono ), German ( Mono ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), German ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Biographies, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: A man's tragic past leads him to take justice into his own hands in this troubling look at life in Europe after WWII. Max Baumstein (Michel Piccoli) is a well-known human rights activist and avowed pacifist who, to the shock and puzzlement of many, murders a politician from South America. As Baumstein goes to trial, it is revealed that his victim was in fact a Nazi war criminal who ordered the deaths of thousands of people -- including Baumstein's parents. In flashback, Max recalls the horrors of the Nazi occupation of France, and he remembers Elsa Weiner (Romy Schneider), a woman who helped save his life and struggled to free her husband Michel (Helmut Griem) from a concentration camp after he was condemned for publishing anti-fascist literature. La Passante Du Sans-Souci marked the final screen appearance of actress Romy Schneider, who played both Elsa and Baumstein's wife Lina; Schneider died of heart failure shortly after it was released.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...The Passerby ( La Passante du Sans-Souci )

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Romy's Finale...Hauntingly Beautiful Performance...Region 2 DVD, September 15, 2006

By 

L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (Huntington Beach,CA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: La Passante du Sans-Souci (DVD)

This review refers to "La Passante du Sans-Souci"(aka "La Passante" and "The Passerby")from 1982

Fans of Romy Schneider, this is a must have. In her last film, before her tragic death, she performs in a dual role that proves she was not just a beautiful face. An extraordinary performance in this mysterious political and romantic drama, she left fans with a hauntingly beautiful film. One you may think about for quite some time after the view. Her co-stars, Michel Piccoli,Helmut Grien, and Gerard Klein also add their wonderful talents to the film, and of course an appearance from Maria Schell is always welcome in any film.

Schneider is Elsa Wiener and Lina Baumstein. The latter being the very lovely wife of a modern day international political leader for solidarity, Max Baumstein, who is on trial for murder. His story unfolds in the courtroom. It is one of sadness and strife, as he relates how, when just a young boy, he was beaten and left homeless by the Nazi's in pre-war Germany. Taken in by Michele and Elsa Wiener, he becomes like a son to them. But soon the Nazi's are chasing them down as well. Michele sends Elsa and Max to Paris, and promises to be with them soon. Elsa and young Max find freedom there and grow close as mother and son.Elsa is a strong and wonderful woman in many ways. She does everything in her power to reunite with her love Michele again.

It's a touching and thought provoking film. This quiet drama had me glued to the set. Schneider portrays both women with a wonderful passion.There where times when the story seemed to move a little slowly, but the great performances, most notable Schneider, made it a captivating view. Wonderfully filmed, with a more muted tone for the sequences in the past.

This DVD is compatible with Region 2 DVD players(Japan, Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East, including Egypt), although many of the newer players are compatible for all regions. Check your player manual and check with the seller for languages and subtitles.

A most compelling film.

Merci Beaucoup...enjoy....Laurie