Der letzte Mentsch
Synopsis
As a 15-year-old, Marcus survived several concentration camps, changed his name after liberation, and settled in Germany. From then on, he suppressed his past until it caught up with him again, now over 80 years old. Since he wants to be buried according to Jewish tradition, he needs proof of his identity—the tattooed prisoner number is not enough for the bureaucratic rabbis. So the young German-Turkish woman Gül drives him to his Hungarian village of birth, where no one knows him anymore. Only a blind woman seems to have been expecting him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre-Henry Salfati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre-Henry Salfati, Almut Getto
- Original Score
- Joachim Dürbeck
- Original Title
- Der letzte Mentsch
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Elsani Film, Fama Film, MAMOKO Entertainment, Sequoia Films, SRF, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre-Henry Salfati
Pierre-Henry Salfati, Almut Getto
Joachim Dürbeck
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre-Henry Salfati
Writer
Almut Getto
Writer
Pierre-Henry Salfati
Director
Joachim Dürbeck
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der letzte Mentsch
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What is Der letzte Mentsch about?
As a 15-year-old, Marcus survived several concentration camps, changed his name after liberation, and settled in Germany. From then on, he suppressed his past until it caught up with him again, now over 80 years old. Since he wants to be buried according to Jewish tradition, he needs proof of his identity—the tattooed prisoner number is not enough for the bureaucratic rabbis. So the young German-Turkish woman Gül drives him to his Hungarian village of birth, where no one knows him anymore. Only a blind woman seems to have been expecting him.
Who directed Der letzte Mentsch?
Der letzte Mentsch was directed by Pierre-Henry Salfati.
Who stars in Der letzte Mentsch?
The principal cast of Der letzte Mentsch includes Mario Adorf, Katharina Derr, Hannelore Elsner, Herbert Leiser, Margot Gödrös.
When was Der letzte Mentsch released and how long is it?
Der letzte Mentsch was released in 2014 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Der letzte Mentsch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der letzte Mentsch was composed by Joachim Dürbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der letzte Mentsch?
Der letzte Mentsch holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).