Movie Description
Der Umweg
(2000)Overview
The Detour is about a young woman travelling through Europe in search of herself and the truth of life. It is based on meetings between goatherd Joanna and Austrian author and playwright Thomas Bernhard. Joanna is lost after her boyfriend dumps her at a Women's Relief Centre in Rotterdam. She works in a library and visits the theatre, where she first sees a play by Thomas Bernhard. Bernhard's philosophy permeates Joanna's thoughts. When Camille invites her to visit the French Pyrenees, she accepts. On the way, she decides to visit Bernhard in Austria. She attempts to start a relationship with him and thereby finds herself.
Featured Crew
- Director : Frouke Fokkema
- Producer : Erich Lackner,Matthijs van Heijningen,Wulff-Ernst Hoffer
- Writer : Frouke Fokkema
- Editor : René Wiegmans,August Verschueren
- Cast : Tamar van den Dop,Joachim Bißmeier,Thom Hoffman,Therese Affolter,Inge Rosenberg,Jan Decleir,Marlies Heuer,Peer Mascini,Halina Reijn,Liz Snoijink,Dimme Treurniet,Roland Trnka,Willeke van Ammelrooy
Cast
Joanna
Thomas Bernhard
Camille Kleber
Anna
Vader van Joanna
Luc de Koning
Dokter
Moeder van Joanna
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Facts
Original TitleDer Umweg
Status Released
Release Information
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2000-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 38m
Production CompaniesLotus-Film,Lichtspiel Filmproduktion,Sigma Film Productions
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- Thriller
