The Kiss of the Grasshopper
Der Kuss des Grashüpfers
Synopsis
In a magic realistic world, troubled young Bernard seeks the closeness of his father Carlos, who refuses a life-saving operation. His approaching death causes Bernard to reevaluate his environment and himself.
Top Cast
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Lenn Kudrjawizki
Bernard
Sophie Mousel
Agata
Doina Komissarov
Judith
Viola Neumann
Dr. Prof. Wolke
Adolf El Assal
Mr. Altinpolak
Hanin Al-Jaar
Aziza
Michael Hanemann
Carlos
Al Ginter
Policeman
Philipp M. Franck
Policeman
Holger Stolz
Frank
Marc Fischer
Redakteur
Felix Schnabel
Wallos
Aiken-Stretje Andresen
Nurse
Frank Bramkamp
Swinger
Vakho Chachanidze
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmar Imanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmar Imanov
- Original Score
- Kyan Bayani
- Original Title
- Der Kuss des Grashüpfers
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Luxembourg, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Color of May, Wady Films, Enkeny Films, Incipit film, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmar Imanov
Elmar Imanov
Kyan Bayani
Borris Kehl
Giuseppe Leonetti
Elmar Imanov, Eva Blondiau
Department Leadership Roster
Elmar Imanov
Director
Elmar Imanov
Writer
Elmar Imanov
Producer
Eva Blondiau
Producer
Borris Kehl
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Leonetti
Editor
Miriam Iakobashvili
Production Design
Marie Schäder
Production Design
Mira Laczkowski
Production Design
Gil Pinheiro
Visual Effects Supervisor
Carmen Di Pinto
Costume Design
George Karalashvili
Production Design
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.
Violence • Self-harm • Sexuality
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kiss of the Grasshopper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kiss of the Grasshopper about?
In a magic realistic world, troubled young Bernard seeks the closeness of his father Carlos, who refuses a life-saving operation. His approaching death causes Bernard to reevaluate his environment and himself.
Who directed The Kiss of the Grasshopper?
The Kiss of the Grasshopper was directed by Elmar Imanov.
Who stars in The Kiss of the Grasshopper?
The principal cast of The Kiss of the Grasshopper includes Lenn Kudrjawizki, Sophie Mousel, Doina Komissarov, Viola Neumann, Adolf El Assal.
When was The Kiss of the Grasshopper released and how long is it?
The Kiss of the Grasshopper was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kiss of the Grasshopper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kiss of the Grasshopper was composed by Kyan Bayani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kiss of the Grasshopper?
The Kiss of the Grasshopper holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).