The Future of Emily
Flügel und Fesseln
Synopsis
Emily, a child, stays with her bourgeois grandparents during frequent periods when her mother makes films. Isabelle wraps a picture, flies to her childhood home to pick up Emily, and plans to leave for her place in France. Old wounds between Isabelle and her parents open around Isabelle's life style. It's also apparent that Isabelle's mother, Paula, is unhappy - with her husband and with her youthful hopes dashed when she became pregnant with Isabelle. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, the co-star of the film she's just made has followed her, checked into a nearby hotel, and wants to begin an affair, even though he's married. Can Isabelle sort it out? What's best for Emily?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helma Sanders-Brahms
- Screenplay & Story
- Helma Sanders-Brahms, Sylvie Ponsard, Suzanne Schiffman
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper
- Original Title
- Flügel und Fesseln
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Helma Sanders-Brahms Filmproduktion, Les Films du Losange, Literarisches Colloquium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helma Sanders-Brahms
Helma Sanders-Brahms, Sylvie Ponsard, Suzanne Schiffman
Jürgen Knieper
Sacha Vierny
Ursula West
Christoph Holch, Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Helma Sanders-Brahms
Director
Helma Sanders-Brahms
Writer
Sylvie Ponsard
Writer
Suzanne Schiffman
Writer
Christoph Holch
Producer
Sacha Vierny
Director of Photography
Ursula West
Editor
Jean-Michel Hugon
Production Design
Rainer Schaper
Production Design
Ulrike Schütte
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Future of Emily
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What is The Future of Emily about?
Emily, a child, stays with her bourgeois grandparents during frequent periods when her mother makes films. Isabelle wraps a picture, flies to her childhood home to pick up Emily, and plans to leave for her place in France. Old wounds between Isabelle and her parents open around Isabelle's life style. It's also apparent that Isabelle's mother, Paula, is unhappy - with her husband and with her youthful hopes dashed when she became pregnant with Isabelle. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, the co-star of the film she's just made has followed her, checked into a nearby hotel, and wants to begin an affair, even though he's married. Can Isabelle sort it out? What's best for Emily?
Who directed The Future of Emily?
The Future of Emily was directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms.
Who stars in The Future of Emily?
The principal cast of The Future of Emily includes Brigitte Fossey, Hildegard Knef, Ivan Desny, Hermann Treusch, Camille Raymond.
When was The Future of Emily released and how long is it?
The Future of Emily was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Future of Emily?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Future of Emily was composed by Jürgen Knieper.