The Future of Emily (1985)

The Future of Emily (1985) poster

Emily, a child, stays with her bourgeois grandparents during frequent periods when her mother makes films. Isabelle wraps a picture, flies to her childhood home to pick up Emily, and plans to leave for her place in France. Old wounds between Isabelle and her parents open around Isabelle's life style. It's also apparent that Isabelle's mother, Paula, is unhappy - with her husband and with her youthful hopes dashed when she became pregnant with Isabelle. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, the co-star of the film she's just made has followed her, checked into a nearby hotel, and wants to begin an affair, even though he's married. Can Isabelle sort it out? What's best for Emily?

Director: Helma Sanders-Brahms
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jürgen Knieper
Cinematography: Sacha Vierny
Editing: Ursula West
Production: ZDF, Helma Sanders-Brahms Filmproduktion, Les Films du Losange, Literarisches Colloquium
Country: France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Future of Emily about?
Emily, a child, stays with her bourgeois grandparents during frequent periods when her mother makes films. Isabelle wraps a picture, flies to her childhood home to pick up Emily, and plans to leave for her place in France. Old wounds between Isabelle and her parents open around Isabelle's life style. It's also apparent that Isabelle's mother, Paula, is unhappy - with her husband and with her youthful hopes dashed when she became pregnant with Isabelle. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, the co-star of the film she's just made has followed her, checked into a nearby hotel, and wants to begin an affair, even though he's married. Can Isabelle sort it out? What's best for Emily?
Who directed The Future of Emily?
The Future of Emily was directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms.
Who stars in The Future of Emily?
The Future of Emily stars Brigitte Fossey, Hildegard Knef, Ivan Desny, Hermann Treusch, Camille Raymond, Mathieu Carrière.
How long is The Future of Emily?
The Future of Emily has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is The Future of Emily?
The Future of Emily is a Drama film.
Where was The Future of Emily produced?
The Future of Emily was produced in France, Germany.