The Intermission

The Intermission

2023•17m

Drama

Berlin, after a radical political change. During an intermission in a performance of Hedda Gabler, the star, Liv Halstrøm, gets an unexpected visitor. A prosecuted journalist hides in her dressing room. Within the 10 minutes break the actress will make a life changing decision.

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Production

Yellow House Films

Language

DE

Status

Released

Release Date

Available in Your Library

Cast

Lise Risom Olsen

Lise Risom Olsen

Liv Halström / Hedda Gabler

Tilman Strauss

Tilman Strauss

Karl Heller / Eilert Løvborg

Andreas Schröders

Andreas Schröders

Achim von Lingen / Brack / Hausmeister

Sebastian Schneider

Sebastian Schneider

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