The Distant Land
Das weite Land
Synopsis
Vienna at the turn of the century: The industrialist Friedrich Hofreiter is a vain, self-important man who is used to taking what he wants and who enjoys exercising power. His tender wife Genia increasingly recognizes his deceitfulness. The Russian pianist Alexei Korsakov, a subtle artist, commits suicide because of her. Hofreiter, on the other hand, travels to the Dolomites with his friend and family doctor Dr. Mauer, who is in love with the young Erna. Hofreiter makes her his lover in front of Mauer's eyes. In turn, he provokes Genia's lover into a duel and shoots him. In the end, there is only emptiness. Faithful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's stage play.
Top Cast
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Michel Piccoli
Friedrich Hofreiter
Bulle Ogier
Genia
Wolfgang Hübsch
Dr. Mauer
Milena Vukotić
Frau Wahl
Dominique Blanc
Adele Natter
Paulus Manker
Korsakow
Gabriel Barylli
Otto
Paul Burian
Natter
Barbara Rebeschini
Erna
Jutta Lampe
Frau Meinhold-Aigner
Alain Cuny
Aigner
Fritz Hammel
Jeff Layton
Paulus Manker
Dorothea Parton
Paul Burian
Luís Miguel Cintra
Kurt Jaggberg
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Bondy
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Bondy, Arthur Schnitzler, Botho Strauß, Lubor Dohnal
- Original Score
- Heinz Leonhardsberger
- Original Title
- Das weite Land
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Almaro Film, Satel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Bondy
Luc Bondy, Arthur Schnitzler, Botho Strauß, Lubor Dohnal
Heinz Leonhardsberger
Thomas Mauch
Ingrid Koller
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Bondy
Director
Ingrid Koller
Editor
Beatrice Stein
Costume Design
Birgit Hutter
Costume Design
Luc Bondy
Writer
Lubor Dohnal
Writer
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Heinz Leonhardsberger
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Distant Land.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Distant Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Distant Land about?
Vienna at the turn of the century: The industrialist Friedrich Hofreiter is a vain, self-important man who is used to taking what he wants and who enjoys exercising power. His tender wife Genia increasingly recognizes his deceitfulness. The Russian pianist Alexei Korsakov, a subtle artist, commits suicide because of her. Hofreiter, on the other hand, travels to the Dolomites with his friend and family doctor Dr. Mauer, who is in love with the young Erna. Hofreiter makes her his lover in front of Mauer's eyes. In turn, he provokes Genia's lover into a duel and shoots him. In the end, there is only emptiness. Faithful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's stage play.
Who directed The Distant Land?
The Distant Land was directed by Luc Bondy.
Who stars in The Distant Land?
The principal cast of The Distant Land includes Michel Piccoli, Bulle Ogier, Wolfgang Hübsch, Milena Vukotić, Dominique Blanc.
When was The Distant Land released and how long is it?
The Distant Land was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Distant Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Distant Land was composed by Heinz Leonhardsberger.