A Farewell to Fools
Synopsis
Set during World War II, somewhere in Eastern Europe. A German soldier is found dead near the village. The local authorities must find the culprit, or they will be all shot by the Nazis the morning after. There's no way to find the guilty one, but there's Ipu, the madman of the village, whom they promise a hero's funeral if he will claims responsibility and agrees to die in their place. He must decide, and time is running out.
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Gérard Depardieu
Ipu
Harvey Keitel
Father Johanis
Laura Morante
Margherita
Bogdan Iancu
Alex
Alexandru Bindea
Gossman
Nicodim Ungureanu
Mayor
Gheorghe Visu
Notary
Hubert Damen
Doctor
Adina Cartianu
Clara
Daniela Nane
Doctor's wife
Gabriela Baluta
Linda
Andrei Seusan
Friederich
Richard Bovnoczki
Filip
Dragoș Stemate
Policeman 1
Iulia Boros
Flora
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bogdan Dumitrescu
- Screenplay & Story
- Anusavan Salamanian, Titus Popovici
- Original Score
- Joris Van den Hauwe
- Original Title
- A Farewell to Fools
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Shoreline Entertainment, Eurimages, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, ARTE, ZDF, Mollywood, BV McCann-Erickson, Mindshare Media, Media Partnership, United Media Services, Family Film Production, Daniel Zuta Filmproduktion, Minds Meet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bogdan Dumitrescu
Anusavan Salamanian, Titus Popovici
Joris Van den Hauwe
Richard Van Oosterhout
Philippe Ravoet
Daniel Zuta, Morris Ruskin, Giuliano Doman, Al Hayes
Department Leadership Roster
Bogdan Dumitrescu
Director
Anusavan Salamanian
Writer
Joris Van den Hauwe
Original Music Composer
Daniel Zuta
Producer
Richard Van Oosterhout
Director of Photography
Călin Papură
Production Design
Giuliano Doman
Producer
Philippe Ravoet
Editor
Anette Reuther
Production Design
Nathalie Leborgne
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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War: World War II
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BD Release: 2011-2015
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Farewell to Fools
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What is A Farewell to Fools about?
Set during World War II, somewhere in Eastern Europe. A German soldier is found dead near the village. The local authorities must find the culprit, or they will be all shot by the Nazis the morning after. There's no way to find the guilty one, but there's Ipu, the madman of the village, whom they promise a hero's funeral if he will claims responsibility and agrees to die in their place. He must decide, and time is running out.
Who directed A Farewell to Fools?
A Farewell to Fools was directed by Bogdan Dumitrescu.
Who stars in A Farewell to Fools?
The principal cast of A Farewell to Fools includes Gérard Depardieu, Harvey Keitel, Laura Morante, Bogdan Iancu, Alexandru Bindea.
When was A Farewell to Fools released and how long is it?
A Farewell to Fools was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Farewell to Fools?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Farewell to Fools was composed by Joris Van den Hauwe.
Is A Farewell to Fools based on a book or true story?
A Farewell to Fools is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Titus Popovici".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Farewell to Fools?
A Farewell to Fools holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).