Farewell (1968)
Will the young master be here for dinner?
In August of 1914, amidst the public ecstasy surrounding the impending war, Hans Gastl, the young son of a Munich bürger, makes a decision: he will not take part in this war. This resolution signifies a turning point in his life; a farewell to his class and his family.
Director: Egon Günther
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 10, 1968
Cast
- Jan Spitzer - Hans Gastl
- Rolf Ludwig - Hans Gastl's Father
- Katharina Lind - Hans Gastl's Mother
- Mathilde Danegger - Hans Gastl's Grandmother
- Heidemarie Wenzel - Fanny
- Jürgen Heinrich - Hartinger
- Manfred Krug - Sack
- Annekathrin Bürger - Magda
- Doris Thalmer
- Klaus Hecke
Screenplay
Music: Paul Dessau
Cinematography: Günter Marczinkowsky
Editing: Rita Hiller
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
east germany
More Films by Director: Egon Günther
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Farewell about?
- In August of 1914, amidst the public ecstasy surrounding the impending war, Hans Gastl, the young son of a Munich bürger, makes a decision: he will not take part in this war. This resolution signifies a turning point in his life; a farewell to his class and his family.
- Who directed Farewell?
- Farewell was directed by Egon Günther.
- Who stars in Farewell?
- Farewell stars Jan Spitzer, Rolf Ludwig, Katharina Lind, Mathilde Danegger, Heidemarie Wenzel, Jürgen Heinrich.
- How long is Farewell?
- Farewell has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Farewell?
- Farewell is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Farewell produced?
- Farewell was produced in East Germany.