The Life of Wishes
Das Leben der Wünsche
Synopsis
Felix is at an impasse in his family life and his job. His wife Bianca wants a separation, his children are moving away from him and his hair is falling out. When he also loses his job, Felix finds himself on the edge of the abyss. That's when a mysterious stranger offers him three wishes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Schmitt
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Schmitt, Thomas Glavinic, Friedemann Karig
- Original Title
- Das Leben der Wünsche
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Pantaleon Films, ProU, SevenPictures Film, Seven Elephants
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Schmitt
Erik Schmitt, Thomas Glavinic, Friedemann Karig
Johannes Louis
Ana de Mier y Ortuño
Alexander Dreissig, Marco Beckmann, Dan Maag, Matthias Schweighöfer, Willi Geike
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Schmitt
Writer
Erik Schmitt
Director
Alexander Dreissig
Producer
Marco Beckmann
Producer
Dan Maag
Producer
Matthias Schweighöfer
Producer
Ana de Mier y Ortuño
Editor
Johannes Louis
Director of Photography
Friedemann Karig
Writer
Willi Geike
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life of Wishes
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What is The Life of Wishes about?
Felix is at an impasse in his family life and his job. His wife Bianca wants a separation, his children are moving away from him and his hair is falling out. When he also loses his job, Felix finds himself on the edge of the abyss. That's when a mysterious stranger offers him three wishes.
Who directed The Life of Wishes?
The Life of Wishes was directed by Erik Schmitt.
Who stars in The Life of Wishes?
The principal cast of The Life of Wishes includes Matthias Schweighöfer, Luise Heyer, Henry Hübchen, Verena Altenberger, Luise Landau.
When was The Life of Wishes released and how long is it?
The Life of Wishes was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is The Life of Wishes based on a book or true story?
The Life of Wishes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Glavinic".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Life of Wishes?
The Life of Wishes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).