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The Farewell

20001h 31mJan Schütte
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 71% · Metacritic 58

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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.

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What is The Farewell (2000) 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 stars in The Farewell?

The Farewell stars Josef Bierbichler (Bertolt Brecht), Monica Bleibtreu (Helene Weigel), Jeanette Hain (Käthe Reichel), Elfriede Irrall (Elisabeth Hauptmann), Birgit Minichmayr (Barbara Brecht). The film was directed by Jan Schütte.

How long is The Farewell?

The Farewell has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000.

Is The Farewell worth watching?

The Farewell holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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