Géza von Radványi's "Mädchen in Uniform" or "Girls in Uniform" is a German 1958 film, so this one is soon 60 years old. It is a remake and while the original was made shortly before the Nazi rise to power, when this one here was made, World War II had already been over for a decade. The main difference is probably that this one here has color. And it also runs for roughly 8 minutes longer. I liked the original and I also like this one. The slight changes, for example in the ending with the Oberin being compassionate or the Oberin's assistant were all solid addition that elevated the original material. Still, despite Romy Schneider playing the main character, this film here is probably still not as famous as the old black-and-white film. The reason, however, is not that this one here is worse, but that the old film back then was just very brave in terms of the political climate shortly before the Nazis' rise to power.
But lets speak a bit more about this one here. The acting was good from everybody involved and I never had a moment during these 90 minutes when I felt bored. Romy Schneider, shortly after her Sissi trilogy, looks incredibly stunning as always and received a German Film Award performance for her portrayal here. Same goes for her co-lead Lilli Palmer and Blandine Ebinger, who plays the main antagonist in her supporting role here. There were many weak, pretty cringeworthy films from Germany in the 1950s, but this is certainly not one of them. A really good watch with an interesting story about love, coming-of-age, teenage dreams and authority. The movie certainly has a message. I recommend seeing it. Thumbs up for this convincing remake.
But lets speak a bit more about this one here. The acting was good from everybody involved and I never had a moment during these 90 minutes when I felt bored. Romy Schneider, shortly after her Sissi trilogy, looks incredibly stunning as always and received a German Film Award performance for her portrayal here. Same goes for her co-lead Lilli Palmer and Blandine Ebinger, who plays the main antagonist in her supporting role here. There were many weak, pretty cringeworthy films from Germany in the 1950s, but this is certainly not one of them. A really good watch with an interesting story about love, coming-of-age, teenage dreams and authority. The movie certainly has a message. I recommend seeing it. Thumbs up for this convincing remake.