The Farewell
Originally released in 2000. The Farewell is a drama film. directed by Jan Schütte.
Starring Josef Bierbichler, Monica Bleibtreu, and Jeanette Hain
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Josef Bierbichler
as Bertolt Brecht
Monica Bleibtreu
as Helene Weigel
Jeanette Hain
as Käthe Reichel
Elfriede Irrall
as Elisabeth Hauptmann
Birgit Minichmayr
as Barbara Brecht
Margit Rogall
as Ruth Berlau
Samuel Finzi
as Wolfgang Harich
Paul Herwig
as Manfred Wekwerth
Tilman Günther
as Stasi-Offizier
Rena Zednikowa
as Isot Kilian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
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.
How long is The Farewell?
The Farewell has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Farewell released?
The Farewell was released on May 14, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Farewell?
The main cast of The Farewell includes Josef Bierbichler, Monica Bleibtreu, Jeanette Hain, Elfriede Irrall, Birgit Minichmayr.