The Hunting Party
Die Jagdgesellschaft
Synopsis
The bark-beetle has invaded the big forest of the general, just as a fatal illness has into the body of its owner. The general is suffering from eye cataract, preventing him from seeing the symptoms of the trees' decline, just as he is unable to see his own rottening. His wife and the writer discuss these circumstances for two scenes, until the general discovers the fact himself in the third one. Now he is going to take appropriate action.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claus Peymann
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Bernhard
- Original Title
- Die Jagdgesellschaft
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claus Peymann
Thomas Bernhard
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Bernhard
Writer
Claus Peymann
Director
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What is The Hunting Party about?
The bark-beetle has invaded the big forest of the general, just as a fatal illness has into the body of its owner. The general is suffering from eye cataract, preventing him from seeing the symptoms of the trees' decline, just as he is unable to see his own rottening. His wife and the writer discuss these circumstances for two scenes, until the general discovers the fact himself in the third one. Now he is going to take appropriate action.
Who directed The Hunting Party?
The Hunting Party was directed by Claus Peymann.
Who stars in The Hunting Party?
The principal cast of The Hunting Party includes Werner Hinz, Joachim Bißmeier, Judith Holzmeister, Heinz Frölich, Rudolf Melichar.
When was The Hunting Party released and how long is it?
The Hunting Party was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.