Director Douglas Sirk's (under the name Detlef Sierck) LA HABANERA became more than a star vehicle for promising actress Zarah Leander, as he created a moody, musical melodrama that speaks volumes about the politics of colonialism. The lovely Astree (Zarah Leander) leaves Sweden for the warm Caribbean and marriage to wealthy Puerto Rican businessman Don Pedro de Avila (Ferdinand Marian). Years later, when the love has disappeared from Astree's marriage, her ex-lover Dr. Sven Nagel (Karl Martell) suddenly reappears in her life, on a mission to cure a deadly tropical disease. When Astree's son becomes ill with the disease, Sven must try to find a cure, while avoiding the jealous Don Pedro's wrath. Ultimately, Astree must choose between the love she left behind, and the power and control exercised over her by Don Pedro.

DVD Features:

Region [unknown]
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Text/Photo Galleries:
Photo Galleries
Filmographies: Douglas Sirk
Excerpts:
1. Original German Reviews
Additional Products:
Booklet

Zarah Leander: Actor, LA HABANERA
Ferdinand Marian: 
Karl Martell: Actor, LA HABANERA
Julia Serda: Actor, LA HABANERA
Boris Alekin: Actor, LA HABANERA
Paul Bildt: Actor, LA HABANERA
Edwin Juergenssen: Actor, LA HABANERA

Douglas Sirk: Director/Producer

Lothar Bruhne: Composer, LA HABANERA

Axel von Werner: Editor, LA HABANERA