Movie

The Future of Emily

★ 6.4(5)19851h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Helma Sanders-Brahms
Release date: 1985-05-31
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: ZDF

About The Future of Emily

The Future of Emily is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms, starring Brigitte Fossey, Hildegard Knef and Ivan Desny. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Future of Emily in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Emily, a child, stays with her bourgeois grandparents during frequent periods when her mother makes films. Isabelle wraps a picture, flies to her childhood home to pick up Emily, and plans to leave for her place in France. Old wounds between Isabelle and her parents open around Isabelle's life style. It's also apparent that Isabelle's mother, Paula, is unhappy - with her husband and with her youthful hopes dashed when she became pregnant with Isabelle. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, the co-star of the film she's just made has followed her, checked into a nearby hotel, and wants to begin an affair, even though he's married. Can Isabelle sort it out? What's best for Emily?

Cast

Brigitte Fossey

Isabelle

Hildegard Knef

Paula

Ivan Desny

Charles

Hermann Treusch

Friedrich

Camille Raymond

Emily

Mathieu Carrière

Caroline Ruprecht

Helma Sanders-Brahms

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Future of Emily in Japan?+

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Is The Future of Emily on Netflix?+

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How long is The Future of Emily?+

The Future of Emily has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in The Future of Emily?+

The Future of Emily stars Brigitte Fossey, Hildegard Knef, Ivan Desny, Hermann Treusch and Camille Raymond.

When did The Future of Emily come out?+

The Future of Emily is a 1985 movie directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms.

What genre is The Future of Emily?+

The Future of Emily is Drama film.

Who directed The Future of Emily?+

The Future of Emily was directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms.