PIDAX HISTORICAL CLASSIC: THE SALT BARON - The Complete 7-Part Series on 3 DVDs

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Product Features

• Series: The Salt Baron, 7-part series

• Format: 3 DVDs, reversible cover without FSK logo

• Age Rating: FSK 12 and up

• Language: German

• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Fullscreen

• Audio Format: Dolby 2.0 Mono

• Runtime: approx. 628 minutes

• Region: 2 (Europe)

• Production Year: 1994 (Kinowelt, Pidax Film Media Ltd. 2011)

Overview

"The Salt Baron" is a captivating series featuring outstanding acting performances, fascinating visuals, and a well-thought-out storyline. This seven-part series takes viewers into the enchanting Austro-Hungarian (k. u. k.) era, providing an intense portrayal of that epoch. The story revolves around the charming yet financially struggling Captain Alexander Wandrusch, known as Xandl. Xandl, the illegitimate son of a baron and a maid, inherits an estate after the death of Baroness Josefine von Glempegg and attempts to find his way in the upper-class society of Bad Ischl.

As Xandl takes over the salt estate, he faces the conflicts and hostility of the Baroness's legitimate son, who is less than pleased with the new development. Throughout the series, Xandl maintains his charming demeanor, quickly winning the hearts of the women of society while trying to navigate his newfound life. The series offers an exciting blend of family conflict, romantic entanglements, and historical insights.

Interesting Facts

• Bernd Fischerauer, who was responsible for both directing and writing the screenplay, created with "The Salt Baron" an extraordinary portrayal of the Austro-Hungarian society that will captivate fans of high-quality television productions.

• The series features an impressive cast, including Christoph Moosbrugger, Michaela Rosen, Franz Buchrieser, Herwig Seeböck, Michaela Merten, and many more.

• Michael Rüggeberg provided the musical score, enhancing the nostalgic and historical atmosphere of the series.

• Birgit Hutter was in charge of the wonderful costumes, capturing the flair of the Austro-Hungarian era perfectly.

• The series was filmed in 1994 and remains a highlight of television history for many viewers to this day.

• Pidax film media Ltd. released the series on three DVDs, allowing a delightful return to the world of The Salt Baron.

Release Information

• Released by: Kinowelt SAD, 2011

• With the kind support of: Hans Schaffner, Groß-Gerau, and Georg Pagitz, Villach

• Design: Timo Schröder, Hanover

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