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Tauerngold (2003)
Director: Rüdiger Nüchtern
Cast: Sebastian Koch, Aglaia Szyszkowitz, Fritz Karl, Götz Burger
7.1Runtime87 min
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Gold rush in the Salzburg mountains: After hearing rumours of new gold discoveries, the penniless Jakob Hirzbacher and his son Andris move to a village in the Hohe Tauern in the hope of finding work there. But there is no gold to be found in Gaisbach. The newcomers are met with great hostility by the village population and can only find refuge in a barracks camp in the forest, where like-minded migrant workers wash gold in the rivers. Jakob finds employment with the beautiful Katharina Radacher, whose family used to dominate the gold mining industry in the region. He falls in love with Katharina, who is fighting against ruin and is forced to sell her mining rights by the corrupt mining councillor Hubert von Feileis. When Feileis realises that Jakob is standing in the way of his negotiations with Katharina, he has him chased out of the village in a devious manner.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Tauerngold (2003), directed by Rüdiger Nüchtern, has received a favorable critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 indicating positive audience reception. The film is a drama set during a gold rush in the Salzburg mountains, following a penniless father and son who move to a village in search of work and opportunity.
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Fans of drama and historical stories set against the backdrop of a gold rush may find Tauerngold (2003) directed by Rüdiger Nüchtern particularly compelling. The film features a strong performance from lead actor Sebastian Koch as a penniless man seeking his fortune in the Salzburg mountains, and explores the harsh realities and societal tensions that arise from the pursuit of wealth and power.