Germany / Feb 28, 1978 / Berlin International Film Festival, Section "German Films '78"
Short Letter to the Long Goodbye (1978)
Directed by Herbert Vesely
1h 37minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A young German man who has just arrived in America, hopes to get over the collapse of his marriage. However, he soon discovers that his ex-wife is pursuing him.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Fritz Schwennicke | Jeremy |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Der kurze Brief zum langen Abschied |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Intertel Television |
| Release date | 28 febbraio 1978 |
| Production | Jörn Schröder, Willi Segler |
| Writer | Herbert Vesely, Peter Handke |
| Editing | Christa Pohland |
| Cinematography | Petrus R. Schlömp, Jair Ganor |
| Assistant directors | Alexandre de Lesseps, Herbert Vesely |
| Camera operators | Jair Ganor |
| Additional photography | Jair Ganor |
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| Production design | Leo Tichat |
| Art direction | Leo Tichat |
| Set decoration | Leo Tichat |
| Music | Brian Eno, Walter Prokosch |
| Sound | Brian Eno, Walter Prokosch |
| Costume design | Leo Tichat, Herta Matula |
| Makeup | Herta Matula, Leo Tichat |
| Hairstyling | Leo Tichat, Herta Matula |
Release dates
Premiere
TV
Switzerland / Sep 24, 1978 / DRS
Germany / Nov 27, 1978 / ZDF
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