Schlamassel
Synopsis
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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Mareike Beykirch
Johanna Schreier
Lina Wendel
Helga Schreier
Lore Stefanek
Anneliese Deckert
Margarethe Tiesel
Anja Schneider
Caro Schreier
Thomas Dehler
Herbert
Dennis Scheuermann
Andreas
Hans-Jürgen Alf
Dixi-Employee
Anton Petzold
Tom
Thilo Prothmann
Hannes Krüger
Martin Langenbeck
Dr. Willbach
Leonardo Lukanow
Dirk
Michaela Caspar
Hedi Deckert
Tristán López
Maik Schreier
Renate Deckert
Margarethe Tiesel
Johanna Schneider
Isabell
Kevin Mehmke
Fleischhauer
Anna-Maria Bednarzik
Chantal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmkunstfest Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schwerin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylke Enders
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylke Enders
- Original Score
- Bert Wrede
- Original Title
- Schlamassel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- CZAR Germany, Joroni Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sylke Enders
Sylke Enders
Bert Wrede
Jakob Wehrmann, Till Dose
Sebastian Lempe
Anja Wedell, Kathrin Heuser, Roman Avianus
Department Leadership Roster
Jakob Wehrmann
Director of Photography
Sylke Enders
Director
Sebastian Lempe
Editor
Bert Wrede
Original Music Composer
Anja Wedell
Producer
Kathrin Heuser
Producer
Roman Avianus
Producer
Sylke Enders
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Discrimination • Threat
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Schlamassel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Schlamassel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Schlamassel about?
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.
Who directed Schlamassel?
Schlamassel was directed by Sylke Enders.
Who stars in Schlamassel?
The principal cast of Schlamassel includes Mareike Beykirch, Lina Wendel, Lore Stefanek, Margarethe Tiesel, Anja Schneider.
When was Schlamassel released and how long is it?
Schlamassel was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Schlamassel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Schlamassel was composed by Bert Wrede.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Schlamassel?
Schlamassel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).