Edith's Diary (1983)
When Edith Howland's husband abandons her for a younger woman, leaving her with their alcoholic son and his senile uncle, she begins recording details of an imaginary, much more successful life where she has friends and grandchildren. However, this diversion soon grows unhealthy when she becomes slowly convinced that the fantasies are real.
Director: Hans W. Geißendörfer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: September 1, 1983
Cast
- Angela Winkler - Edith Baumeister
- Vadim Glowna - Paul Baumeister
- Leopold von Verschuer - Chris Baumeister
- Hans Madin - Uncle George
- Irm Hermann - Sabina Angerwolf
- Wolfgang Condrus - Bernd Angerwolf
- Friedrich G. Beckhaus - Doctor Bleibig
- Werner Eichhorn - Doctor Starr
- Sona MacDonald - Katharina
- Michaela Gries - Annemarie
Screenplay
Music: Jürgen Knieper
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Helga Borsche
Production: ZDF, Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Roxy Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: Hans W. Geißendörfer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edith's Diary about?
- When Edith Howland's husband abandons her for a younger woman, leaving her with their alcoholic son and his senile uncle, she begins recording details of an imaginary, much more successful life where she has friends and grandchildren. However, this diversion soon grows unhealthy when she becomes slowly convinced that the fantasies are real.
- Who directed Edith's Diary?
- Edith's Diary was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
- Who stars in Edith's Diary?
- Edith's Diary stars Angela Winkler, Vadim Glowna, Leopold von Verschuer, Hans Madin, Irm Hermann, Wolfgang Condrus.
- How long is Edith's Diary?
- Edith's Diary has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Edith's Diary?
- Edith's Diary is a Drama film.
- Where was Edith's Diary produced?
- Edith's Diary was produced in Germany.