The Fool
Synopsis
A jester costume worn by dressmaker Dolores comes to life when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Haunted by the gloomy jester, Dolores tries to maintain her normal life and vehemently refuses to tell her family about the diagnosis.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannah Weissenborn
- Screenplay & Story
- Lena Strohmaier
- Original Score
- Jan Pfitzer
- Original Title
- The Fool
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, La Fémis, ARTE, SWR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannah Weissenborn
Lena Strohmaier
Jan Pfitzer
Christian Neuberger
Jan Wollenschläger
Kosta Ilić, Sophia Stier
Department Leadership Roster
Hannah Weissenborn
Director
Lena Strohmaier
Screenplay
Christian Neuberger
Director of Photography
Jan Wollenschläger
Editor
Kosta Ilić
Producer
Sophia Stier
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fool about?
A jester costume worn by dressmaker Dolores comes to life when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Haunted by the gloomy jester, Dolores tries to maintain her normal life and vehemently refuses to tell her family about the diagnosis.
Who directed The Fool?
The Fool was directed by Hannah Weissenborn.
Who stars in The Fool?
The principal cast of The Fool includes Fritzi Haberlandt, Mohamed-Amin Zariouh, Asad Schwarz, Milena Kaltenbach, Bärbel Schwarz.
When was The Fool released and how long is it?
The Fool was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fool was composed by Jan Pfitzer.