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Cast
Josef Bierbichler
as Bertolt Brecht
Monica Bleibtreu
as Helene Weigel
Jeanette Hain
as Käthe Reichel
Elfriede Irrall
as Elisabeth Hauptmann
Birgit Minichmayr
as Barbara Brecht
Margit Rogall
as Ruth Berlau
Samuel Finzi
as Wolfgang Harich
Paul Herwig
as Manfred Wekwerth
Tilman Günther
as Stasi-Offizier
Rena Zednikowa
as Isot Kilian
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2000
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
DirectorJan Schütte
WritersKlaus Pohl
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Farewell
About The Farewell
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.
Directed by Jan Schütte, The Farewell leans on a strong ensemble — Josef Bierbichler, Monica Bleibtreu, Jeanette Hain — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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