Marias's Last Journey (2005)
This critically-acclaimed TV movie focuses on a Bavarian countrywoman and her desire to die with dignity. Maria Stadler knows that she will die soon from cancer, but the stubborn old lady doesn't want to spend her last days in a hospital. Her doctor cannot keep her from returning home, so he sends his best nurse, Andrea. Maria gets angry when Andrea tries to rule her life, but the conflict between her sons also weighs heavily upon her mind.
Director: Rainer Kaufmann
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 23, 2005
Cast
- Monica Bleibtreu - Maria Stadler
- Nina Kunzendorf - Krankenschwester Andrea
- Günther Maria Halmer - Dr. Fritz Osterhahn
- Michael Fitz - Simon Stadler
- Nikolaus Paryla - Dr. Xaver Wurmbichler
- Philipp Moog - Hans Stadler
- Gundi Ellert - Rosa
- Philipp Sonntag - Edwin
- Brigitte Hobmeier
- Renate Grosser
Screenplay
Music: Annette Focks
Cinematography: Klaus Eichhammer
Editing: Veronika Zaplata
Production: BR, TV-60
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Rainer Kaufmann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marias's Last Journey about?
- This critically-acclaimed TV movie focuses on a Bavarian countrywoman and her desire to die with dignity. Maria Stadler knows that she will die soon from cancer, but the stubborn old lady doesn't want to spend her last days in a hospital. Her doctor cannot keep her from returning home, so he sends his best nurse, Andrea. Maria gets angry when Andrea tries to rule her life, but the conflict between her sons also weighs heavily upon her mind.
- Who directed Marias's Last Journey?
- Marias's Last Journey was directed by Rainer Kaufmann.
- Who stars in Marias's Last Journey?
- Marias's Last Journey stars Monica Bleibtreu, Nina Kunzendorf, Günther Maria Halmer, Michael Fitz, Nikolaus Paryla, Philipp Moog.
- How long is Marias's Last Journey?
- Marias's Last Journey has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Marias's Last Journey?
- Marias's Last Journey is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Marias's Last Journey produced?
- Marias's Last Journey was produced in Germany.