The Farewell
Abschied - Brechts letzter Sommer
Synopsis
A portrait of a single day in the late summer of 1956, toward the end of Bertolt Brecht's life, as he prepares to leave his lakeside home, surrounded by the women who form his extended family.
Top Cast
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Josef Bierbichler
Bertolt Brecht
Monica Bleibtreu
Helene Weigel
Jeanette Hain
Käthe Reichel
Elfriede Irrall
Elisabeth Hauptmann
Birgit Minichmayr
Barbara Brecht
Margit Rogall
Ruth Berlau
Samuel Finzi
Wolfgang Harich
Paul Herwig
Manfred Wekwerth
Tilman Günther
Stasi-Offizier
Rena Zednikowa
Isot Kilian
Claudius Freyer
Peter Palitzsch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Schütte
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Pohl
- Original Score
- John Cale
- Original Title
- Abschied - Brechts letzter Sommer
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Schütte
Klaus Pohl
John Cale
Edward Kłosiński
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Pohl
Writer
Jan Schütte
Director
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
John Cale
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farewell
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What is The Farewell about?
A portrait of a single day in the late summer of 1956, toward the end of Bertolt Brecht's life, as he prepares to leave his lakeside home, surrounded by the women who form his extended family.
Who directed The Farewell?
The Farewell was directed by Jan Schütte.
Who stars in The Farewell?
The principal cast of The Farewell includes Josef Bierbichler, Monica Bleibtreu, Jeanette Hain, Elfriede Irrall, Birgit Minichmayr.
When was The Farewell released and how long is it?
The Farewell was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Farewell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Farewell was composed by John Cale.