Phantoms of July
Sehnsucht in Sangerhausen
Synopsis
Ursula and Neda, an East German waitress with a broken heart and an Iranian YouTuber with a broken arm, both feel trapped and lonely in their precarious lives. One summer evening, Ursula falls for a mysterious musician from the city, while Neda is convinced that she recognized an old friend from Tehran in an equally enigmatic street sweeper. The winding paths of chance draw the two women together on an unexpected ghost hunt in the mountains...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-03
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Clara Schwinning
Ursula
Maral Keshavarz
Neda
Henriette Confurius
Zulima
Paula Schindler
Lotte
Kyung-Taek Lie
Sung-Nam
Ghazal Shojaei
Marjam
Buksori Lie
Buk
Marlene Hauser
Cellist Daniela
Jérémie Galiana
Violist Paul
Jakob Schmidt
Norbert
Andreas Döhler
Proclaimer Arnulf
Luise von Stein
Grete
Leonard Scheicher
Automotive Technician Robert
Andreas Bittl
Hiker Horst
Johannes Berzl
Hiker Jürgen
Leonie Hämer
Colleague Fritzi
Franziska Hayner
Gardener Martha
Valerie Koch
Mrs. Markgraf
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Radlmaier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Radlmaier
- Original Title
- Sehnsucht in Sangerhausen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Persian, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Blue Monticola, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Radlmaier
Julian Radlmaier
Faraz Fesharaki
Julian Radlmaier
Kirill Krasovskiy, Daria Wichmann, Frank Tönsmann
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Radlmaier
Director
Julian Radlmaier
Screenplay
Kirill Krasovskiy
Producer
Daria Wichmann
Producer
Faraz Fesharaki
Director of Photography
Julian Radlmaier
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Phantoms of July about?
Ursula and Neda, an East German waitress with a broken heart and an Iranian YouTuber with a broken arm, both feel trapped and lonely in their precarious lives. One summer evening, Ursula falls for a mysterious musician from the city, while Neda is convinced that she recognized an old friend from Tehran in an equally enigmatic street sweeper. The winding paths of chance draw the two women together on an unexpected ghost hunt in the mountains...
Who directed Phantoms of July?
Phantoms of July was directed by Julian Radlmaier.
Who stars in Phantoms of July?
The principal cast of Phantoms of July includes Clara Schwinning, Maral Keshavarz, Henriette Confurius, Paula Schindler, Kyung-Taek Lie.
When was Phantoms of July released and how long is it?
Phantoms of July was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantoms of July?
Phantoms of July holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).