Farewell to False Paradise
Abschied vom falschen Paradies
Synopsis
Ironies abound in this extremely sad melodrama about Elif, a Turkish immigrant in Germany who has been sent to prison for murdering her abusive husband. At the time of her imprisonment, she has never ventured outside the Turkish community, and even there has had no friends because of the demands her husband placed on her. She speaks no German. Now, in a place which most people find to be hell on earth, she gains a never-before known taste of freedom among these strangers, who don't even speak her own language. Unfortunately, as a "guest worker," she is horrified to discover that she is soon to be transferred to the horrific prisons of Turkey and will stand trial there for her crime, which will be much less understandingly dealt with in her home country than it would have been in Germany. The false paradise she must say goodbye to is her German prison.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tevfik Başer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tevfik Başer, Sibylle Schönemann, Saliha Scheinhardt, Cornelius Bischoff
- Original Score
- Claus Bantzer
- Original Title
- Abschied vom falschen Paradies
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Ottokar Runze Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tevfik Başer
Tevfik Başer, Sibylle Schönemann, Saliha Scheinhardt, Cornelius Bischoff
Claus Bantzer
İzzet Akay
Renate Merck
Ottokar Runze
Department Leadership Roster
İzzet Akay
Director of Photography
Tevfik Başer
Writer
Sibylle Schönemann
Writer
Renate Merck
Editor
Cornelius Bischoff
Writer
Ottokar Runze
Producer
Tevfik Başer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewell to False Paradise
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What is Farewell to False Paradise about?
Ironies abound in this extremely sad melodrama about Elif, a Turkish immigrant in Germany who has been sent to prison for murdering her abusive husband. At the time of her imprisonment, she has never ventured outside the Turkish community, and even there has had no friends because of the demands her husband placed on her. She speaks no German. Now, in a place which most people find to be hell on earth, she gains a never-before known taste of freedom among these strangers, who don't even speak her own language. Unfortunately, as a "guest worker," she is horrified to discover that she is soon to be transferred to the horrific prisons of Turkey and will stand trial there for her crime, which will be much less understandingly dealt with in her home country than it would have been in Germany. The false paradise she must say goodbye to is her German prison.
Who directed Farewell to False Paradise?
Farewell to False Paradise was directed by Tevfik Başer.
Who stars in Farewell to False Paradise?
The principal cast of Farewell to False Paradise includes Zuhal Olcay, Brigitte Janner, Ruth Olafsdottir, Barbara Morawiecz, Brigitte Böttrich.
When was Farewell to False Paradise released and how long is it?
Farewell to False Paradise was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewell to False Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell to False Paradise was composed by Claus Bantzer.
Is Farewell to False Paradise based on a book or true story?
Farewell to False Paradise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Saliha Scheinhardt".