Farewell Waltz (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1934, Farewell Waltz is a drama and music film directed by Géza von Bolváry, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Warsaw 1831: The young music student Frédéric Chopin falls in love with the singer Constantia. When his professor learns that Polish revolutionaries want to persuade Chopin to take part in their uprising, he and Constantia hatch a plan to keep Chopin away from the revolution: Constantia pretends that she no longer loves him, so that Chopin accepts an offer to go to a concert in Paris. There, however, he meets the famous writer George Sand and falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. Farewell Waltz stars Wolfgang Liebeneiner as Frédéric Chopin, Richard Romanowsky as Professor Elsner, Sybille Schmitz as George Sand and Gustav Waldau as Friedrich Kalkbrenner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Farewell Waltz 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 Waltz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell Waltz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell Waltz (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell Waltz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell Waltz worth watching?
- Farewell Waltz holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell Waltz?
- Farewell Waltz stars Wolfgang Liebeneiner, Richard Romanowsky, Sybille Schmitz, Gustav Waldau and Paul Henckels.
- When was Farewell Waltz released?
- Farewell Waltz was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.