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The Distant Land

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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.

Cast & crew

Lubor Dohnal · Gabriel Barylli · Barbara Rebeschini · Paul Burian · Milena Vukotić · Jutta Lampe · Dominique Blanc · Wolfgang Hübsch · Michel Piccoli · Bulle Ogier · Paulus Manker · Luc Bondy

Studios & networks

Almaro Film · Satel Film