FAREWELL, TERRA FIRMA!

A film by Otar Iosseliani

French Distribution • International Sales

FAREWELL, TERRA FIRMA!

A film by Otar Iosseliani

With
Nico Tarielashvili, Lily Lavina, Otar Iosseliani, Philippe Bas

French Distribution • International Sales

Synopsis
Nicholas is the eldest son of a wealthy suburban family, whose businesswoman mother makes deals from a helicopter and has an affair with her business partner. His cheerful, alcoholic father, on the other hand, is reduced to a prisoner in his room with his devoted dog and electric train set. Unbeknownst to his parents, Nicholas works as a window cleaner and dish washer in a Parisian cafe. He is also in love with the daughter of another cafe’s owner, who, however, has an abusive boyfriend. One night, Nicholas sneaks a few drunken drifters into his family wine cellar and his father unexpectedly takes a liking to the stranger.

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Producers: Pierre Grise Productions (Paris), Carac Film AG (Bern), Alia Film (Roma), Istituto Luce (Roma)
France Distribution: Les Films du Losange
International Sales: Les Films du Losange

Nationalities: France, Switzerland, Italy

Script: Otar Iosseliani
Cinematographer: William Lubtchansky
Editing: Otar Iosseliani, Ewa Lenkiewicz
Sound: Florian Eidenbenz
Mixing: Claude Villand
Production Designer: Manu de Chauvigny
Costumes: Cori D'Ambrogio
Music: Nicolas Zourabichvili

Duration: 1h57
Image Format: 1.66
Sound Format: Dolby SR
Production Year: 1998