A Farewell to Fools movie poster

A Farewell to Fools

March 15, 2013 1h 25m 5.1/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 2013. A Farewell to Fools is a comedy/drama film. directed by Bogdan Dumitrescu. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gérard Depardieu, Harvey Keitel, and Laura Morante

Synopsis

Set during World War II, somewhere in Eastern Europe. A German soldier is found dead near the village. The local authorities must find the culprit, or they will be all shot by the Nazis the morning after. There's no way to find the guilty one, but there's Ipu, the madman of the village, whom they promise a hero's funeral if he will claims responsibility and agrees to die in their place. He must decide, and time is running out.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 15, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (14 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Belgium + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Shoreline Entertainment
  • Eurimages
  • Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds
  • ARTE
  • ZDF
  • Mollywood
  • BV McCann-Erickson
  • Mindshare Media
  • Media Partnership
  • United Media Services
  • Family Film Production
  • Daniel Zuta Filmproduktion
  • Minds Meet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Farewell to Fools about?

Set during World War II, somewhere in Eastern Europe. A German soldier is found dead near the village. The local authorities must find the culprit, or they will be all shot by the Nazis the morning...

Who directed A Farewell to Fools?

A Farewell to Fools was directed by Bogdan Dumitrescu.

How long is A Farewell to Fools?

A Farewell to Fools has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was A Farewell to Fools released?

A Farewell to Fools was released on March 15, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Farewell to Fools?

The main cast of A Farewell to Fools includes Gérard Depardieu, Harvey Keitel, Laura Morante, Bogdan Iancu, Alexandru Bindea.