Farewell
Atemnot
Synopsis
Vienna in the early eighties: After a suicide attempt, Tina, who comes from a middle-class family, is hospitalized in a psychiatric ward. There she gets to know Gerhard, an apprentice plumber, who also wanted to do away with himself. He comes from a working class family. They fall for each other. A modern love story which is set inside the real life circumstances of the closing of the alternative Youth Center "Gassergasse" in Vienna.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Viennale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Käthe Kratz
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Turrini
- Original Score
- Konstantin Wecker
- Original Title
- Atemnot
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Neue Studio Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Käthe Kratz
Peter Turrini
Konstantin Wecker
Christian Berger
Susanne Schett
Monika Maruschko
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Turrini
Writer
Käthe Kratz
Director
Christian Berger
Director of Photography
Susanne Schett
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewell
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What is Farewell about?
Vienna in the early eighties: After a suicide attempt, Tina, who comes from a middle-class family, is hospitalized in a psychiatric ward. There she gets to know Gerhard, an apprentice plumber, who also wanted to do away with himself. He comes from a working class family. They fall for each other. A modern love story which is set inside the real life circumstances of the closing of the alternative Youth Center "Gassergasse" in Vienna.
Who directed Farewell?
Farewell was directed by Käthe Kratz.
Who stars in Farewell?
The principal cast of Farewell includes Henriette Cejpek, Johannes Silberschneider, Maria Martina, Hubert Kronlachner, Maria Singer.
When was Farewell released and how long is it?
Farewell was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell was composed by Konstantin Wecker.