The Distant Land (1987)
Vienna at the turn of the century: The industrialist Friedrich Hofreiter is a vain, self-important man who is used to taking what he wants and who enjoys exercising power. His tender wife Genia increasingly recognizes his deceitfulness. The Russian pianist Alexei Korsakov, a subtle artist, commits suicide because of her. Hofreiter, on the other hand, travels to the Dolomites with his friend and family doctor Dr. Mauer, who is in love with the young Erna. Hofreiter makes her his lover in front of Mauer's eyes. In turn, he provokes Genia's lover into a duel and shoots him. In the end, there is only emptiness. Faithful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's stage play.
Director: Luc Bondy
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Cast
- Michel Piccoli - Friedrich Hofreiter
- Bulle Ogier - Genia
- Wolfgang Hübsch - Dr. Mauer
- Milena Vukotić - Frau Wahl
- Dominique Blanc - Adele Natter
- Paulus Manker - Korsakow
- Gabriel Barylli - Otto
- Paul Burian - Natter
- Barbara Rebeschini - Erna
- Jutta Lampe - Frau Meinhold-Aigner
Screenplay
- Luc Bondy
- Arthur Schnitzler (Theatre Play)
- Botho Strauß (Writers' Assistant)
- Lubor Dohnal
Music: Heinz Leonhardsberger
Cinematography: Thomas Mauch
Editing: Ingrid Koller
Production: Almaro Film, Satel Film
Country: Germany, Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Luc Bondy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Distant Land about?
- Vienna at the turn of the century: The industrialist Friedrich Hofreiter is a vain, self-important man who is used to taking what he wants and who enjoys exercising power. His tender wife Genia increasingly recognizes his deceitfulness. The Russian pianist Alexei Korsakov, a subtle artist, commits suicide because of her. Hofreiter, on the other hand, travels to the Dolomites with his friend and family doctor Dr. Mauer, who is in love with the young Erna. Hofreiter makes her his lover in front of Mauer's eyes. In turn, he provokes Genia's lover into a duel and shoots him. In the end, there is only emptiness. Faithful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's stage play.
- Who directed The Distant Land?
- The Distant Land was directed by Luc Bondy.
- Who stars in The Distant Land?
- The Distant Land stars Michel Piccoli, Bulle Ogier, Wolfgang Hübsch, Milena Vukotić, Dominique Blanc, Paulus Manker.
- How long is The Distant Land?
- The Distant Land has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Distant Land?
- The Distant Land is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Distant Land produced?
- The Distant Land was produced in Germany, Austria.