Je suis Karl
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| Directed by | Christian Schwochow |
| Screenplay by | Thomas Wendrich |
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| Cinematography | Frank Lamm |
| Edited by | Jens Klüber |
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| Distributed by | Pandora Film Verleih (Germany) |
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| Language | German |
Je suis Karl is a 2021 German-Czech drama film directed by Christian Schwochow, from a screenplay by Thomas Wendrich. It focuses on Maxi, a young woman whose family were victims of a terror attack and who falls in love with Karl, the charismatic leader of a right-wing political movement.[1] The film stars Luna Wedler and Jannis Niewöhner.[2][3]
Cast
[edit]- Luna Wedler as Maxi Baier
- Jannis Niewöhner as Karl
- Milan Peschel as Alex Baier
- Elizaveta Maximová as Isabel
- Marlon Boess as Pankraz
- Aziz Dyab as Yusuf
- Melanie Fouche as Ines Baier
Release
[edit]The film had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in 2021.[4][5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ ""Je suis Karl" : l'Europe identitaire dans le viseur". www.telerama.fr (in French). 14 March 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (11 February 2021). "Berlinale Films 'Je Suis Karl,' 'Copilot' and 'Cryptozoo' Lead the Match Factory Slate at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Je suis Karl – Czech Film Commission". Czech Film Commission. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Grater, Tom (11 February 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics from Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (11 February 2021). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Press Office (11 February 2021). "Feb 11, 2021 Berlinale Special – Engaging Stories, Current Topics, Personal Journeys". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
External links
[edit]- Je suis Karl at IMDb