Der Umweg (2000) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2000 · Film
Released in 2000, Der Umweg is a drame and romance film directed by Frouke Fokkema, running about 98 minutes. “...or how I learned to love Thomas Bernhard” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Detour is about a young woman travelling through Europe in search of herself and the truth of life. It is based on meetings between goatherd Joanna and Austrian author and playwright Thomas Bernhard. Joanna is lost after her boyfriend dumps her at a Women's Relief Centre in Rotterdam. She works in a library and visits the theatre, where she first sees a play by Thomas Bernhard. Bernhard's philosophy permeates Joanna's thoughts. When Camille invites her to visit the French Pyrenees, she accepts. On the way, she decides to visit Bernhard in Austria. She attempts to start a relationship with him and thereby finds herself.
Who’s in it. Der Umweg stars Tamar van den Dop, Joachim Bißmeier, Thom Hoffman and Therese Affolter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Umweg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Umweg tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Der Umweg (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Umweg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Der Umweg?
- Der Umweg stars Tamar van den Dop, Joachim Bißmeier, Thom Hoffman, Therese Affolter and Inge Rosenberg.
- When was Der Umweg released?
- Der Umweg was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.