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the Detour (2000)

Movie ★ 10.0 98 min

Drama Romance Thriller

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.

Frouke Fokkema Writer Frouke Fokkema Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 2000
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0219223
Language
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Studio
Lotus-Film, Lichtspiel Filmproduktion, Sigma Film Productions

Cast

Tamar van den Dop Tamar van den Dop Joanna Joachim Bißmeier Joachim Bißmeier Thomas Bernhard Thom Hoffman Thom Hoffman Camille Kleber Therese Affolter Therese Affolter Anna Inge Rosenberg Inge Rosenberg Jan Decleir Jan Decleir Vader van Joanna Marlies Heuer Marlies Heuer Peer Mascini Peer Mascini Luc de Koning Halina Reijn Halina Reijn Liz Snoijink Liz Snoijink Dokter Dimme Treurniet Dimme Treurniet Roland Trnka Willeke van Ammelrooy Willeke van Ammelrooy Moeder van Joanna

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Detour 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 directed the Detour?
the Detour was directed by Frouke Fokkema.
Who stars in the Detour?
the Detour stars Tamar van den Dop, Joachim Bißmeier, Thom Hoffman, Therese Affolter.
When was the Detour released?
the Detour is a 2000 drama, romance, thriller film.
Where can I watch the Detour?
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