Der Koch
Synopsis
Maravan, aged 24, is a Tamil asylum seeker in Switzerland, working as casual help in a highly rated, gourmet restaurant in Zurich. It is also well below his own standards, because he is a gifted and highly passionate cook. In Sri Lanka his grandmother initiated him in the culinary arts, not least in the secrets of aphrodisiacal cuisine. When Maravan loses his job his colleague Andrea persuades him into a deal of the special kind: a joint catering venture for love menus.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hamza Jeetooa
Maravan
Jessica Schwarz
Andrea
Hanspeter Müller
Dalmann
Yrsa Daley-Ward
Makeda
Max Rüdlinger
Schäfer
Jean Pierre Cornu
Huwyler
Jeff Mirza
Mahit
Neelam Bakshi
Aninda
Faraz Ayub
Ulagu
Christoph Gaugler
Fink
Natalie Perera
Sandana
Peter Prager
Robert Mellinger
Corinna Kirchhoff
Isa Mellinger
Jane Weinfurtner
Sung-Hee
Michael Abendroth
Dr. Wolf
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralf Huettner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Toma
- Original Score
- Ralf Hildenbeutel, Stevie Be-Zet
- Original Title
- Der Koch
- Country of Origin
- India, Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Senator Film, C-Films, Network Movie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralf Huettner
Ruth Toma, Martin Suter
Ralf Hildenbeutel, Stevie Be-Zet
Thomas Wildner
Kai Schröter
Anne Walser, Sonja Ewers, Josef Brandmaier, Birgit Rothörl, Peter Nadermann
Department Leadership Roster
Ralf Huettner
Director
Ruth Toma
Screenplay
Ralf Hildenbeutel
Original Music Composer
Thomas Wildner
Director of Photography
Anne Walser
Producer
Sonja Ewers
Producer
Josef Brandmaier
Producer
Kai Schröter
Editor
Birgit Rothörl
Producer
Peter Nadermann
Producer
Ulf Israel
Producer
Helge Sasse
Producer
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 Der Koch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Koch about?
Maravan, aged 24, is a Tamil asylum seeker in Switzerland, working as casual help in a highly rated, gourmet restaurant in Zurich. It is also well below his own standards, because he is a gifted and highly passionate cook. In Sri Lanka his grandmother initiated him in the culinary arts, not least in the secrets of aphrodisiacal cuisine. When Maravan loses his job his colleague Andrea persuades him into a deal of the special kind: a joint catering venture for love menus.
Who directed Der Koch?
Der Koch was directed by Ralf Huettner.
Who stars in Der Koch?
The principal cast of Der Koch includes Hamza Jeetooa, Jessica Schwarz, Hanspeter Müller, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Max Rüdlinger.
When was Der Koch released and how long is it?
Der Koch was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Koch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Koch was composed by Ralf Hildenbeutel, Stevie Be-Zet.
Is Der Koch based on a book or true story?
Der Koch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Suter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Koch?
Der Koch holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).