Agnes and His Brothers
Agnes und seine Brüder
“... on the way to happiness”
Synopsis
Focuses on three very different siblings, all searching for happiness. Hans-Jörg is a sex addicted librarian, who is interested in young students. Werner is a successful politician with a dysfunctional family. Agnes, a trans woman, works as a table dancer in a night club. The three brothers just have one thing in common: their longing for a happy life.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Martin Weiß
Agnes Tschirner
Moritz Bleibtreu
Hans-Jörg Tschirner
Herbert Knaup
Werner Tschirner
Katja Riemann
Signe Tschirner
Tom Schilling
Ralf Tschirner
Vadim Glowna
Günther Tschirner
Margit Carstensen
Roxy
Suzan Anbeh
Desiree
Lee Daniels
Henry Preminger
Marie Zielcke
Nadine
Martin Semmelrogge
Manni Moneto
Sven Martinek
Jürgen
Til Schweiger
Friend at Library
Wilfried Hochholdinger
Rolf
Maximilian Fischer
Walter Tschirner
Kelly Trump
Lisa
Axel Wedekind
Bronko
Andreas Kunze
Janitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oskar Roehler
- Screenplay & Story
- Oskar Roehler
- Original Score
- Martin Todsharow
- Original Title
- Agnes und seine Brüder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- ARD, X Filme Creative Pool, ARTE, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oskar Roehler
Oskar Roehler
Martin Todsharow
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Simone Hofmann
Sabine Rudolph, Stefan Arndt
Department Leadership Roster
Lucia Faust
Costume Design
Simone Hofmann
Editor
Oskar Roehler
Screenplay
Stefan Arndt
Producer
Oskar Roehler
Director
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Director of Photography
Martin Todsharow
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Agnes and His Brothers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agnes and His Brothers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Agnes and His Brothers about?
Focuses on three very different siblings, all searching for happiness. Hans-Jörg is a sex addicted librarian, who is interested in young students. Werner is a successful politician with a dysfunctional family. Agnes, a trans woman, works as a table dancer in a night club. The three brothers just have one thing in common: their longing for a happy life.
Who directed Agnes and His Brothers?
Agnes and His Brothers was directed by Oskar Roehler.
Who stars in Agnes and His Brothers?
The principal cast of Agnes and His Brothers includes Martin Weiß, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Katja Riemann, Tom Schilling.
When was Agnes and His Brothers released and how long is it?
Agnes and His Brothers was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Agnes and His Brothers make at the box office?
Agnes and His Brothers grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Agnes and His Brothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Agnes and His Brothers was composed by Martin Todsharow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Agnes and His Brothers?
Agnes and His Brothers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).