Blackbird
Synopsis
Autumn 1979: 15-year-old Motte’s world is turned upside down when his best friend Bogi falls seriously ill, his parents separate, and he falls in love with Jacqueline, the most beautiful girl in the world. Torn between lovesickness and guilt toward his friend, he experiences an emotional rollercoaster. Yet all Motte really wants to do is listen to David Bowie, play soccer, and finally work up the courage to jump from the ten-meter diving board — his sanctuary whenever things get to be too much. Steffi, a self-confident chimney sweep, also throws his world into disarray with her zest for life. Many years later, Motte — now a structural engineer — is commissioned to demolish the ten-meter diving tower at the weather-beaten outdoor pool. But this place, which holds such deep significance, is filled with memories of the events from that year that changed his life.
Top Cast
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Timothy Scannell
Motte
Albert Lichtenstern
Bogi
Holle Kirck
Steffi
Bjarne Mädel
Morten Schumacher
Claude Heinrich
Detlef 'Walki' Walkenhorst
Juri Sam Winkler
Jan Borowka
Angelina Häntsch
Bogi's Mother
Lasse Myhr
Bogi's Father
Agnieszka Piwowarska
Lisa
Nathan Bonhoeffer
Neandertal Klaus
Aenne Schwarz
Motte's Mother
David Rott
Meinhard Vogt
Nelly Hoffmann
Jaqueline Schmidbauer
Lotte Schubert
Merle
Alexander Scheer
Elvis
Sebastian Freigang
Motte's Father
Erik Borner
Heinz Schenk
Luk Slomka
Callum
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Zähle
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ungureit, Matthias Brandt
- Original Score
- Florian Tessloff
- Original Title
- Blackbird
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Port au Prince Films, Tatami Films, HR, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Zähle
David Ungureit, Matthias Brandt
Florian Tessloff
Frank Küpper
Thomas Stange
Florian Schmidt-Prange, Jan Krüger, Roshanak Khodabakhsh, Max Zähle
Department Leadership Roster
Max Zähle
Director
David Ungureit
Writer
Florian Schmidt-Prange
Producer
Jan Krüger
Producer
Roshanak Khodabakhsh
Producer
Anette Reuther
Production Design
Frank Küpper
Director of Photography
Carola Neutze
Costume Design
Thomas Stange
Editor
Florian Tessloff
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackbird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackbird about?
Autumn 1979: 15-year-old Motte’s world is turned upside down when his best friend Bogi falls seriously ill, his parents separate, and he falls in love with Jacqueline, the most beautiful girl in the world. Torn between lovesickness and guilt toward his friend, he experiences an emotional rollercoaster. Yet all Motte really wants to do is listen to David Bowie, play soccer, and finally work up the courage to jump from the ten-meter diving board — his sanctuary whenever things get to be too much. Steffi, a self-confident chimney sweep, also throws his world into disarray with her zest for life. Many years later, Motte — now a structural engineer — is commissioned to demolish the ten-meter diving tower at the weather-beaten outdoor pool. But this place, which holds such deep significance, is filled with memories of the events from that year that changed his life.
Who directed Blackbird?
Blackbird was directed by Max Zähle.
Who stars in Blackbird?
The principal cast of Blackbird includes Timothy Scannell, Albert Lichtenstern, Holle Kirck, Bjarne Mädel, Claude Heinrich.
When was Blackbird released and how long is it?
Blackbird was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Blackbird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blackbird was composed by Florian Tessloff.
Is Blackbird based on a book or true story?
Blackbird is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Matthias Brandt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackbird?
Blackbird holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).