Gavagai
Synopsis
On the set of a turbulent shoot of a Medea adaptation in Senegal, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou. Months later, they meet again at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Old feelings resurface, but a racist incident unsettles their reunion. Tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing. While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-29
Top Cast
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Jean-Christophe Folly
Nourou Cissokho
Maren Eggert
Maja Tervooren
Nathalie Richard
Caroline Lescot
Mišel Matičević
Schwarzkogler
Stefan Gota
Herr Opitz
Anna Thiandoum
Aita
Stacy Thunes
Rebecca Markson
Demet Gül
Lale Meffert
Homa Faghiri
Mina Hedayat
Darja Mahotkin
Franziska
Maj-Britt Klenke
Mareike
Merdan Karataş
Kaan Kılıç
Felix Maria Zeppenfeld
Schneider
Mélanie Fouché
Élodie Korman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrich Köhler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrich Köhler
- Original Title
- Gavagai
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Sutor Kolonko, Good Fortune Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrich Köhler
Ulrich Köhler
Patrick Orth
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrich Köhler
Director
Ulrich Köhler
Writer
Patrick Orth
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gavagai
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What is Gavagai about?
On the set of a turbulent shoot of a Medea adaptation in Senegal, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou. Months later, they meet again at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Old feelings resurface, but a racist incident unsettles their reunion. Tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing. While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.
Who directed Gavagai?
Gavagai was directed by Ulrich Köhler.
Who stars in Gavagai?
The principal cast of Gavagai includes Jean-Christophe Folly, Maren Eggert, Nathalie Richard, Mišel Matičević, Stefan Gota.
When was Gavagai released and how long is it?
Gavagai was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gavagai?
Gavagai holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).