The Farewell (2000)
A portrait of a single day in the late summer of 1956, toward the end of Bertolt Brecht's life, as he prepares to leave his lakeside home, surrounded by the women who form his extended family.
Director: Jan Schütte
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 14, 2000
Cast
- Josef Bierbichler - Bertolt Brecht
- Monica Bleibtreu - Helene Weigel
- Jeanette Hain - Käthe Reichel
- Elfriede Irrall - Elisabeth Hauptmann
- Birgit Minichmayr - Barbara Brecht
- Margit Rogall - Ruth Berlau
- Samuel Finzi - Wolfgang Harich
- Paul Herwig - Manfred Wekwerth
- Tilman Günther - Stasi-Offizier
- Rena Zednikowa - Isot Kilian
Screenplay
Music: John Cale
Cinematography: Edward Kłosiński
Country: Germany, Poland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Jan Schütte
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Farewell about?
- A portrait of a single day in the late summer of 1956, toward the end of Bertolt Brecht's life, as he prepares to leave his lakeside home, surrounded by the women who form his extended family.
- Who directed The Farewell?
- The Farewell was directed by Jan Schütte.
- Who stars in The Farewell?
- The Farewell stars Josef Bierbichler, Monica Bleibtreu, Jeanette Hain, Elfriede Irrall, Birgit Minichmayr, Margit Rogall.
- How long is The Farewell?
- The Farewell has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Farewell?
- The Farewell is a Drama film.
- Where was The Farewell produced?
- The Farewell was produced in Germany, Poland.