The Mortal Fortune (1989)
Based on a story by Boris Vian "Les Poissons Morts"
On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.
Director: Michael Synek
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Erwin Leder - Assistent
- Johannes Weidinger - Boss
- Gerhard Swoboda - Controllor
- Lisa Luginbühl - Peppergirl
- Martin Schellnast - "Living something"
- Joe Berger - Subway Driver
- Christoph Waltz - Guy on Train (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Michael Synek
- Boris Vian (Story)
Music: Michel Portal
Cinematography: Jiří Štíbr
Editing: Eliška Štíbrová
Production: Mausebär Film, Medardus Film
Country: Austria, France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mortal Fortune about?
- On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.
- Who directed The Mortal Fortune?
- The Mortal Fortune was directed by Michael Synek.
- Who stars in The Mortal Fortune?
- The Mortal Fortune stars Erwin Leder, Johannes Weidinger, Gerhard Swoboda, Lisa Luginbühl, Martin Schellnast, Joe Berger.
- How long is The Mortal Fortune?
- The Mortal Fortune has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Mortal Fortune?
- The Mortal Fortune is a Drama, Fantasy, Mystery film.
- Where was The Mortal Fortune produced?
- The Mortal Fortune was produced in Austria, France, Germany.