Overview
The 67-year-old Edgar is the most successful elderly comedian in Germany. Every evening on stage, he makes fun of everything that concerns older people: failed relationships, ungrateful children, a declining libido, rapidly deteriorating health, general uselessness and imminent death. But as soon as the show is over, what's left is a man who is really lonely and tries to fill his empty evenings with groupies and alcohol. When, after 25 years, he meets his ex-wife Eva again, who is terminally ill with cancer, the two begin to fall in love again against all odds and Eva decides to accompany Edgar on his comedy tour through Germany and Austria...
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Die Ironie des Lebens?
Die Ironie des Lebens was directed by Markus Goller.
Where was Die Ironie des Lebens produced?
It was produced by companies including Pictures in a Frame, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, Sunnysideup Filmproduktion, Traumfabrik Babelsberg, Studio Babelsberg in Germany.
Die Ironie des Lebens Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Die Ironie des Lebens wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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