

Schlamassel
2023-09-28 · 112 min · ★ 5.5
Germany, late 90s: Johanna is an intern at a local newspaper and is struggling with the death of her grandmother. In addition to her grief, she is burdened by conflict with her family after she angrily confronts her uncle, who is only interested in his inheritance, at the funeral. She seeks balance by throwing herself headlong into her work. In the process, she comes across an old photograph of a concentration camp guard named Anneliese Deckert. With this find, she hopes to advance her journalistic career: Johanna tracks down the now 80-year-old, but does not expect to meet her entire family on the spot, nor does she expect the fuss the photo causes.
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- Directors
- Sylke Enders
- Production companies
- CZAR Germany, Joroni Film
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
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Mareike BeykirchJohanna Schreier
Lina WendelHelga Schreier
Lore StefanekAnneliese Deckert
Margarethe Tiesel
Anja SchneiderCaro Schreier
Thomas DehlerHerbert
Dennis ScheuermannAndreas
Hans-Jürgen AlfDixi-Employee
Anton PetzoldTom
Martin LangenbeckDr. Willbach
Michaela CasparHedi Deckert
Tristán LópezMaik SchreierTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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