Edith's Diary

19831h 42min

When Edith Howland's husband abandons her for a younger woman, leaving her with their alcoholic son and his senile uncle, she begins recording details of an imaginary, much more successful life where she has friends and grandchildren. However, this diversion soon grows unhealthy when she becomes slowly convinced that the fantasies are real.

Storyline

When Edith Howland's husband abandons her for a younger woman, leaving her with their alcoholic son and his senile uncle, she begins recording details of an imaginary, much more successful life where she has friends and grandchildren. However, this diversion soon grows unhealthy when she becomes slowly convinced that the fantasies are real.

Released
September 1, 1983
Runtime
1h 42min
Genre
Language
German
Production
ZDF, Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, Pro-ject Filmproduktion, Roxy Film