18 Apr 1985
Hälfte des Lebens
This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.
A Quiet Passion
The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.
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Cynthia Nixon Emily Dickinson
Jennifer Ehle Vinnie Dickinson
Keith Carradine Edward Dickinson
Emma Bell Young Emily Dickinson
Sara Vertongen Miss Lyon
Duncan Duff Austin Dickinson
Jodhi May Susan Gilbert
Joanna Bacon Emily Norcross
Benjamin Wainwright Young Austin Dickinson
Catherine Bailey Vryling Buffum
Annette Badland Aunt Elizabeth
Noémie Schellens Mabel Loomis Todd
Rose Williams Young Vinnie Dickinson
Miles Richardson Pastor
Eric Loren Reverend Wadsworth
Stefan Menaul Mr. Emmons
Maurice Cassiers Photographer
Barney Glover Dancing Soldier
Simone Milsdochter Mrs. Wadsworth
Yasmin Dewilde Maggie Maher
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