Oh, This Unspeakable Void
Ach, diese Lücke, diese entsetzliche Lücke
Synopsis
At the age of 20, Joachim is unexpectedly accepted into the renowned acting school in Munich and moves into the villa with his grandparents, Inge and Hermann. Between the bizarre challenges of acting school and the eccentric, mostly alcohol-fueled rituals of his grandparents, Joachim tries to find his place in the world — without knowing what role he actually plays in it.
Top Cast
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Bruno Alexander
Joachim Meyerhoff
Senta Berger
Inge Brinkmann
Michael Wittenborn
Hermann Krings
Laura Tonke
Mother Iris
Devid Striesow
Father Richard
Katharina Stark
Sabrina
Anne Ratte-Polle
Teacher Gretchen
Moritz von Treuenfels
Wolf
Friedrich von Thun
Film Director
Victoria Trauttmansdorff
Teacher
Karoline Herfurth
Teacher Gisela
Tom Schilling
Hagen
Johann von Bülow
Principal
Kerstin Thielemann
Clara
Pelle Staacken
Young Patrick
Rudolf Krause
Bjoern
Michael Grimm
Director
Anton Landau
Young Philipp
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Verhoeven
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Verhoeven, Lars Hubrich, Joachim Meyerhoff
- Original Score
- Segun Akinola
- Original Title
- Ach, diese Lücke, diese entsetzliche Lücke
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.1M
- Production Studios
- Komplizen Film, Hellinger / Doll Filmproduktion, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Verhoeven
Simon Verhoeven, Lars Hubrich, Joachim Meyerhoff
Segun Akinola
Jo Heim
Denis Bachter, Felix Schmerbeck
Janine Jackowski, Christopher Doll, Jonas Dornbach, Maren Ade
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Verhoeven
Writer
Simon Verhoeven
Director
Lars Hubrich
Writer
Janine Jackowski
Producer
Jo Heim
Director of Photography
Tommy Stark
Production Design
Christopher Doll
Producer
Segun Akinola
Original Music Composer
Jonas Dornbach
Producer
Maren Ade
Producer
Denis Bachter
Editor
Felix Schmerbeck
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oh, This Unspeakable Void
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oh, This Unspeakable Void about?
At the age of 20, Joachim is unexpectedly accepted into the renowned acting school in Munich and moves into the villa with his grandparents, Inge and Hermann. Between the bizarre challenges of acting school and the eccentric, mostly alcohol-fueled rituals of his grandparents, Joachim tries to find his place in the world — without knowing what role he actually plays in it.
Who directed Oh, This Unspeakable Void?
Oh, This Unspeakable Void was directed by Simon Verhoeven.
Who stars in Oh, This Unspeakable Void?
The principal cast of Oh, This Unspeakable Void includes Bruno Alexander, Senta Berger, Michael Wittenborn, Laura Tonke, Devid Striesow.
When was Oh, This Unspeakable Void released and how long is it?
Oh, This Unspeakable Void was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
How much did Oh, This Unspeakable Void make at the box office?
Oh, This Unspeakable Void grossed $13.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Oh, This Unspeakable Void?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oh, This Unspeakable Void was composed by Segun Akinola.
Is Oh, This Unspeakable Void based on a book or true story?
Oh, This Unspeakable Void is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joachim Meyerhoff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oh, This Unspeakable Void?
Oh, This Unspeakable Void holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).