Farewell Illusions (1985)

Released: 1985-03-12 Duration: 2hr 21min

Genres: Drama

Rating 3.8

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Overview

A harrowing and ironic story about the first big and well educated generation born after WW2, living without any major concerns between 1965 and 1975.

Production Companies

Mefistofilm A/S

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	no
Popularity	0.05

Directed By

Svend Wam

Petter Vennerød

Crew

Director of Photography
Philip Øgaard

Director
Svend Wam

Director
Petter Vennerød

Music
Svein Gundersen

Writer
Petter Vennerød

Writer
Svend Wam

Costume Design
Kari Baade

Producer
Svend Wam

Props
Tone Skjelfjord

Sound
Ragnar Samuelsson

Script
Thomas Robsahm

Editor
Inge-Lise Langfeldt

Finance
Anne Vennerød

Producer
Petter Vennerød

Props
Viggo Jønsberg

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