A Stroll to Syracuse
Spaziergang nach Syrakus
Synopsis
In the middle of his life, Paul Gompitz from Rostock makes the decision to travel to Syracuse in Sicily. He is driven to follow in the footsteps of the poet Johann Gottlieb Seume. But: Paul lives in the GDR, behind the most annoying border in the world. His plan is impossible by legal means. So he has to prepare an escape.
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Charly Hübner
Paul Gompitz
Lina Beckmann
Anne Gompitz
Thorsten Merten
Bruno Di Chiara
Jens Münchow
Bootsmann Peter
Tom Jahn
Max Tuveri
Christian Näthe
Mélanie Fouché
Nina
Anna Unterberger
Moritz Vierboom
Dagmar Sachse
Irmela
Björn Jung
Wolfi
David Bredin
Grenzer Kurt
Rainer Frank
Rüdiger Sellhorn
Lukas Spisser
Alberto
Nina Vorbrodt
Petra Brendel
Clemens Bobke
Frontiersman Micha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars Jessen
- Screenplay & Story
- Heide Kersten, Andreas Kersten
- Original Score
- Jakob Ilja, Benjamin Drees
- Original Title
- Spaziergang nach Syrakus
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Florida Film, Pandora Film, ZDF, ARTE, Kino Produzioni
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars Jessen
Heide Kersten, Andreas Kersten, Friedrich Christian Delius
Jakob Ilja, Benjamin Drees
Kristian Leschner
Sebastian Thümler
Maren Knieling, Lars Jessen, Claudia Steffen, Christoph Friedel, Fee Buck
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Jessen
Director
Kristian Leschner
Director of Photography
Sebastian Thümler
Editor
Heide Kersten
Screenplay
Andreas Kersten
Screenplay
Maren Knieling
Producer
Lars Jessen
Producer
Claudia Steffen
Producer
Christoph Friedel
Producer
Fee Buck
Producer
Jakob Ilja
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Drees
Original Music Composer
Jenny Roesler
Production Design
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 A Stroll to Syracuse
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What is A Stroll to Syracuse about?
In the middle of his life, Paul Gompitz from Rostock makes the decision to travel to Syracuse in Sicily. He is driven to follow in the footsteps of the poet Johann Gottlieb Seume. But: Paul lives in the GDR, behind the most annoying border in the world. His plan is impossible by legal means. So he has to prepare an escape.
Who directed A Stroll to Syracuse?
A Stroll to Syracuse was directed by Lars Jessen.
Who stars in A Stroll to Syracuse?
The principal cast of A Stroll to Syracuse includes Charly Hübner, Lina Beckmann, Thorsten Merten, Bruno Di Chiara, Jens Münchow.
When was A Stroll to Syracuse released and how long is it?
A Stroll to Syracuse was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Stroll to Syracuse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Stroll to Syracuse was composed by Jakob Ilja, Benjamin Drees.
Is A Stroll to Syracuse based on a book or true story?
A Stroll to Syracuse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Christian Delius".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Stroll to Syracuse?
A Stroll to Syracuse holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).