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Immensee (1943)

For Elisabeth (Kristina Söderbaum), the end of her relationship with gifted composer Reinhart (Carl Raddatz) would eventually lead her to a less-than-romantic marriage to the stable and wealthy Erich (Paul Klinger). What will it mean for Elisabeth and Erich when Reinhart returns after years away and makes clear his intention to reclaim her love? German melodrama also stars Carola Toelle, Lina Lossen, Max Gülstorff. 94 min. In German with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR

The Great Sacrifice (1944)

Terminally ill Äls Flodéen (Kristina Söderbaum) and married neighbor Albrecht Froben (Carl Raddatz) fall in love with one another, which does not escape the attention of Albrecht’s wife Octavia (Irene von Meyendorff). But when Albrecht falls ill himself, Octavia begins dressing up like her husband and passing by the bedridden Äls’ house in an effort to cheer her up. With Franz Schafheitlin, Ernst Stahl-Nachbaur, Otto Treßler. 96 min. In German with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR

Standard; Soundtrack: German; Subtitles: English; audio commentary.