Movie

Farewell to False Paradise

★ 7.2(5)19891h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Tevfik Başer
Release date: 1989-05-11
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: ZDF

About Farewell to False Paradise

Farewell to False Paradise is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tevfik Başer, starring Zuhal Olcay, Brigitte Janner and Ruth Olafsdottir. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Farewell to False Paradise in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ironies abound in this extremely sad melodrama about Elif, a Turkish immigrant in Germany who has been sent to prison for murdering her abusive husband. At the time of her imprisonment, she has never ventured outside the Turkish community, and even there has had no friends because of the demands her husband placed on her. She speaks no German. Now, in a place which most people find to be hell on earth, she gains a never-before known taste of freedom among these strangers, who don't even speak her own language. Unfortunately, as a "guest worker," she is horrified to discover that she is soon to be transferred to the horrific prisons of Turkey and will stand trial there for her crime, which will be much less understandingly dealt with in her home country than it would have been in Germany. The false paradise she must say goodbye to is her German prison.

Cast

Zuhal Olcay

Elif

Brigitte Janner

Marianne

Ruth Olafsdottir

Gabriella

Barbara Morawiecz

Nora

Brigitte Böttrich

Christine

Tatjana Clasing

Barbara

Erla Prollius

Wärterin

Eva-Maria Kurz

Petra Barthel

Çelik Bilge

Birgül Topçugürler

Annemarie Assmann

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Farewell to False Paradise in France?+

Farewell to False Paradise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Farewell to False Paradise on Netflix?+

Farewell to False Paradise is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Farewell to False Paradise?+

Farewell to False Paradise has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Farewell to False Paradise?+

Farewell to False Paradise stars Zuhal Olcay, Brigitte Janner, Ruth Olafsdottir, Barbara Morawiecz and Brigitte Böttrich.

When did Farewell to False Paradise come out?+

Farewell to False Paradise is a 1989 movie directed by Tevfik Başer.

What genre is Farewell to False Paradise?+

Farewell to False Paradise is Drama film.

Who directed Farewell to False Paradise?+

Farewell to False Paradise was directed by Tevfik Başer.