Axel the Hero
Axel der Held
Synopsis
Axel lives in a poor village where people work days at the chicken farm and gamble their last pennies at night. It's made Manne, the farm and casino owner, a very powerful man. Axel's debts are so great he has to do whatever Manne says. So he works in Manne's villa but can at least see his childhood love Jenny, who is now Manne's girlfriend. Axel seeks refuge in his imagination. He has rebuilt the entire village as a model in his cottage. Here, he is king, his word is law. Here, he saves Jenny from Manne and sends him running. One day Axel finds a friend, his neighbor Heiner, a strange guy who constantly quotes Karl May and talks happily with his chicken. Only by joining forces will they bring Manne's empire crashing down.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hendrik Hölzemann
- Screenplay & Story
- André Bergelt, Hendrik Hölzemann
- Original Score
- Gunter Papperitz, Philip Stegers
- Original Title
- Axel der Held
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ostlicht Filmproduktion, ARD, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hendrik Hölzemann
André Bergelt, Hendrik Hölzemann
Gunter Papperitz, Philip Stegers
Lars R. Liebold
Florian Miosge, Benjamin Quabeck
Guido Schwab, Marcel Lenz
Department Leadership Roster
Hendrik Hölzemann
Director
André Bergelt
Writer
Hendrik Hölzemann
Writer
Lars R. Liebold
Director of Photography
Florian Miosge
Editor
Guido Schwab
Producer
Marcel Lenz
Producer
Benjamin Quabeck
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Axel the Hero
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What is Axel the Hero about?
Axel lives in a poor village where people work days at the chicken farm and gamble their last pennies at night. It's made Manne, the farm and casino owner, a very powerful man. Axel's debts are so great he has to do whatever Manne says. So he works in Manne's villa but can at least see his childhood love Jenny, who is now Manne's girlfriend. Axel seeks refuge in his imagination. He has rebuilt the entire village as a model in his cottage. Here, he is king, his word is law. Here, he saves Jenny from Manne and sends him running. One day Axel finds a friend, his neighbor Heiner, a strange guy who constantly quotes Karl May and talks happily with his chicken. Only by joining forces will they bring Manne's empire crashing down.
Who directed Axel the Hero?
Axel the Hero was directed by Hendrik Hölzemann.
Who stars in Axel the Hero?
The principal cast of Axel the Hero includes Johannes Kienast, Christian Grashof, Emilia Schüle, Sascha Alexander Geršak, Oliver Bröcker.
When was Axel the Hero released and how long is it?
Axel the Hero was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Axel the Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Axel the Hero was composed by Gunter Papperitz, Philip Stegers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Axel the Hero?
Axel the Hero holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).