Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1930s and 1940s, this film explores the life of renowned Austrian writer Stefan Zweig as he navigates his exile from Europe during the rise of Nazism. The narrative delves into Zweig’s internal struggles and moral dilemmas as he grapples with his identity and the fate of his homeland from afar. Directed by Maria Schrader, the film features a compelling performance by Josef Hader in the lead role. Notably, the film was Austria’s official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.