Off Season
Zwischensaison
“A man returns to the hotel he grew up in and recounts the quirky goings on of his youth.”
Synopsis
The formerly great Swiss hotel which Valentin’s family owned when he was a boy has been emptied and is about to be torn down. He revisits the magical site’s empty halls and ballrooms.
Top Cast
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Sami Frey
Valentin adult / Narrator
Carlos Devesa
Valentin child
Ingrid Caven
Lila
Dieter Meier
Max
Ulli Lommel
Professor Malini
Andréa Ferréol
Miss Gabriel
Arielle Dombasle
Mrs. Studer
Maddalena Fellini
Grandma
Maurice Garrel
Grandpa
Marisa Paredes
Sarah Bernhardt
Geraldine Chaplin
Anarchist
Rogério Samora
Tennis teacher
Laura Soveral
Mrs. Wartburg-Smith
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Uncle Paul
Jorge Pinto
Chef at the Savoy
João D'Ávila
Customer
Rosa Castro André
Silvia
Luísa Barbosa
Mena
Release History & Theatrical Window
Namur International Festival of French-Speaking Film
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Schmid
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Schmid, Martin Suter
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Zwischensaison
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Pierre Grise Productions, Metropolis Filmproduction, T&C Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Schmid
Daniel Schmid, Martin Suter
Peer Raben
Renato Berta
Daniela Roderer
Sonja Gutmann, Marcel Hoehn
Department Leadership Roster
Marielle Robaut
Costume Design
Daniel Schmid
Writer
Raúl Gimenez
Production Design
Daniela Roderer
Editor
Martin Suter
Writer
Daniel Schmid
Director
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Sonja Gutmann
Producer
Marcel Hoehn
Producer
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Off Season
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Off Season about?
The formerly great Swiss hotel which Valentin’s family owned when he was a boy has been emptied and is about to be torn down. He revisits the magical site’s empty halls and ballrooms.
Who directed Off Season?
Off Season was directed by Daniel Schmid.
Who stars in Off Season?
The principal cast of Off Season includes Sami Frey, Carlos Devesa, Ingrid Caven, Dieter Meier, Ulli Lommel.
When was Off Season released and how long is it?
Off Season was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Off Season?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Off Season was composed by Peer Raben.