Katia

Katia

1959 · 93 min · FR · 6.4 (29 votes)
Dir. Robert Siodmak · Starring Romy Schneider, Curd Jürgens, Pierre Blanchar, Antoine Balpêtré, Françoise Brion, Monique Mélinand · Music Joseph Kosma

“Men couldn't resist her... not even an Emperor!”

DramaRomanceHistory

Tsar Alexandre II meets a young student, Katia. He understands that he loves her and try to send her away but they end up seeing each other again and becomes his mistress. With the help of Katia, Alexandre prepares a liberal constitution, but these reforms make him hostile to the more privileged subjects without satirising the revolutionaries against the regime.

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Immerse yourself in a sweeping, classic romance set against a backdrop of imperial grandeur and political upheaval. It's a poignant tale of forbidden love and the sacrifices made for passion and progress, delivered with a timeless, elegant touch.

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