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Farewell to Peace
Prague 1913: The family of newspaper publisher Alexander Reither, traditionally reunited for a New Year's dinner, moves along convoluted and secretive paths in everyday life. Granddaughter Wally is impressed by the opaque businessman Marko Gelusich. Her cousin Adrienne meets the young socialist Joseph Prokop at an illegal anarchist meeting. On a business trip to Vienna, Alexander Reither falls in love with Irene v. Claudi. Adrienne wants to move completely into Joseph Prokop's proletarian world, but her mother Kalivoda makes her a painful announcement. Joseph already has a girl. Alexander finds Irene v. Claudi in Budapest. They spend happy days in Vienna. In Prague, the printing workers go on strike. Adrienne fights alongside the workers and Robert Kalivoda. She experiences class struggle with her cousin Guido Frank. Alexander tries to introduce Irene to the family.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a young German soldier is assigned to guard a French Resistance fighter in a secluded farmhouse. As they are forced into close proximity, an unexpected and complex relationship begins to form between the captor and his captive. They grapple with their opposing loyalties and the brutal realities of war, finding moments of shared humanity amidst the conflict.
Critical Reception
Farewell to Peace received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its nuanced portrayal of character relationships amidst the backdrop of war. Some found its pacing to be slow, while others appreciated its introspective and less conventional approach to the war film genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive exploration of human connection in wartime.
Some found the narrative deliberate and contemplative.
Noted for strong performances from the lead actors.
Google audience: Audience reception for Farewell to Peace is not widely documented on Google platforms, but available comments often highlight the film's emotional depth and the compelling dynamic between its protagonists.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Italy, despite its setting in occupied France during World War II, to facilitate production.
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