Farewell to False Paradise (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Farewell to False Paradise is a drama film directed by Tevfik Başer, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Ironies abound in this extremely sad melodrama about Elif (Zuhal Olcay), a Turkish immigrant in Germany who has been sent to prison for murdering her abusive husband. At the time of her imprisonment, she has never ventured outside the Turkish community, and even there has had no friends because of the demands her husband placed on her. She speaks no German. Now, in a place which most people find to be hell on earth, she gains a never-before known taste of freedom among these strangers, who don't even speak her own language. Unfortunately, as a "guest worker," she is horrified to discover that she is soon to be transferred to the horrific prisons of Turkey and will stand trial there for her crime, which will be much less understandingly dealt with in her home country than it would have been in Germany. The false paradise she must say goodbye to is her German prison.
Who’s in it. Farewell to False Paradise stars Brigitte Janner as Marianne, Ruth Olafsdottir as Gabriella, Brigitte Böttrich as Christine and Zuhal Olcay as Elif, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Farewell to False Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell to False Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell to False Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell to False Paradise (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell to False Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell to False Paradise worth watching?
- Farewell to False Paradise holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell to False Paradise?
- Farewell to False Paradise stars Brigitte Janner, Ruth Olafsdottir, Brigitte Böttrich, Zuhal Olcay and Barbara Morawiecz.
- When was Farewell to False Paradise released?
- Farewell to False Paradise was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.