
New Year's Eve
Sylvesternacht - Ein Dialog
Synopsis
A short film made by Sirk at the end of his life with one of his students. An adaptation of Schnitzler, with Hanna Schygulla: a night of New Year’s Eve, when the family meal is finished, Hanna is in a window while a young man entertains her and talks of the one he loves but can’t join at that time.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Douglas Sirk, Hajo Gies
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Sirk
- Original Title
- Sylvesternacht - Ein Dialog
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk, Hajo Gies
Douglas Sirk, Arthur Schnitzler
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Uli Edel, Ingrid Träutlein-Peer
Department Leadership Roster
Uli Edel
Editor
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Director of Photography
Arthur Schnitzler
Writer
Douglas Sirk
Screenplay
Douglas Sirk
Director
Hajo Gies
Director
Ingrid Träutlein-Peer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Year's Eve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is New Year's Eve about?
A short film made by Sirk at the end of his life with one of his students. An adaptation of Schnitzler, with Hanna Schygulla: a night of New Year’s Eve, when the family meal is finished, Hanna is in a window while a young man entertains her and talks of the one he loves but can’t join at that time.
Who directed New Year's Eve?
New Year's Eve was directed by Douglas Sirk, Hajo Gies.
Who stars in New Year's Eve?
The principal cast of New Year's Eve includes Christian Berkel, Hanna Schygulla.
When was New Year's Eve released and how long is it?
New Year's Eve was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 17m.
