No Exit
Geschlossene Gesellschaft
Synopsis
In a locked room with forever burning light, a man and two women meet after their death: Garcin has tormented his wife to death and failed cowardly in a crucial situation. The lesbian Ines has alienated a young woman from her husband, the woman has poisoned herself and Ines with gas. Estelle has murdered her child and drove the lover to death. These three sleepless stew in a hell that consists not of fire, but of cosy sofa places where they have to sit forever and torment themselves forever. And they can't even kill themselves - they're already dead.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Schweikart
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Paul Sartre
- Original Title
- Geschlossene Gesellschaft
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Südwestfunk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Schweikart
Jean-Paul Sartre
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Schweikart
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Exit
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What is No Exit about?
In a locked room with forever burning light, a man and two women meet after their death: Garcin has tormented his wife to death and failed cowardly in a crucial situation. The lesbian Ines has alienated a young woman from her husband, the woman has poisoned herself and Ines with gas. Estelle has murdered her child and drove the lover to death. These three sleepless stew in a hell that consists not of fire, but of cosy sofa places where they have to sit forever and torment themselves forever. And they can't even kill themselves - they're already dead.
Who directed No Exit?
No Exit was directed by Hans Schweikart.
Who stars in No Exit?
The principal cast of No Exit includes Brigitte Horney, Kurt Meisel, Ursula Lingen, Walter Ladengast.
When was No Exit released and how long is it?
No Exit was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.