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The Distant Land

50% | Jan 01, 1987 | History, Drama

Vienna at the turn of the century: The industrialist Friedrich Hofreiter is a vain, self-important man who is used to taking what he wants and who enjoys exercising power. His tender wife Genia increasingly recognizes his deceitfulness. The Russian pianist Alexei Korsakov, a subtle artist, commits suicide because of her. Hofreiter, on the other hand, travels to the Dolomites with his friend and family doctor Dr. Mauer, who is in love with the young Erna. Hofreiter makes her his lover in front of Mauer's eyes. In turn, he provokes Genia's lover into a duel and shoots him. In the end, there is only emptiness. Faithful adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's stage play.

Featured Crew

Luc Bondy
Director
Ina Peichl
Art Direction

Cast

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Michel Piccoli
Friedrich Hofreiter
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Milena Vukotić
Frau Wahl
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Dominique Blanc
Adele Natter

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