Farewells
Het afscheid
Synopsis
The captain of a ship in port has been entrusted with a secret government mission. He gives leave to the crew, but orders them to report back each morning. As the days go by, and the sailing date still remains a secret, the crew are thrown into a state of increasing uncertainty. The film concentrates on two crew members whose experiences are coloured by the omnipresent reality of the ship which is about to depart.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Verhavert
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Verhavert, Ivo Michiels
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Het afscheid
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Visie Film, Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Verhavert
Roland Verhavert, Ivo Michiels
Hans-Martin Majewski
Herman Wuyts, Roland Verhavert
Roland Verhavert
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Verhavert
Director
Herman Wuyts
Editor
Roland Verhavert
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewells
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What is Farewells about?
The captain of a ship in port has been entrusted with a secret government mission. He gives leave to the crew, but orders them to report back each morning. As the days go by, and the sailing date still remains a secret, the crew are thrown into a state of increasing uncertainty. The film concentrates on two crew members whose experiences are coloured by the omnipresent reality of the ship which is about to depart.
Who directed Farewells?
Farewells was directed by Roland Verhavert.
Who stars in Farewells?
The principal cast of Farewells includes Petra Laseur, Julien Schoenaerts, Senne Rouffaer, Kris Betz, Edward Deleu.
When was Farewells released and how long is it?
Farewells was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewells?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewells was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.
Is Farewells based on a book or true story?
Farewells is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ivo Michiels".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Farewells?
Farewells holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).