Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt
Magical Mystery oder die Rückkehr des Karl Schmidt
Synopsis
Under the auspicious name "Magical Mystery" the Berlin techno label BummBumm Records wants to go on a rave tour. Karl Schmidt aka Charly himself was once an aspiring artist on the scene, until he retired after a nervous breakdown five years ago. Since then he lives in a supervised withdrawal WG in Hamburg. Now, as a driver and custodian for the party-loving DJs and their producers, he becomes part of "Magical Mystery", trying to lead a self-determined life after years of patronizing and well-intentioned advice.
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Charly Hübner
Karl Schmidt
Annika Meier
Rosa
Detlev Buck
Ferdi
Marc Hosemann
Raimund Schulte
Bastian Reiber
Basti
Jacob Matschenz
Holger
Jan-Peter Kampwirth
Schöpfi
Sarah Viktoria Frick
Sigi
Leon Ullrich
Dubi
Sarah Bauerett
Anja
Bjarne Mädel
Werner Maier
Michael Brandt
Klaus-Dieter
Angelika Ambauer
Astrid
Frank Fink
Henning
Emil Pai Pötschke
Hans-Peter
Therese Affolter
Dr.Selge
Harald Burmeister
Herr Niemeyer
Lina Beckmann
Gudrun
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Feldhusen
- Screenplay & Story
- Sven Regener
- Original Score
- Carsten Meyer, Patrick Reising, Deichkind, WestBam, Modeselektor, Francesco Wilking
- Original Title
- Magical Mystery oder die Rückkehr des Karl Schmidt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- DCM Pictures, ARD, WDR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Feldhusen
Sven Regener
Carsten Meyer, Patrick Reising, Deichkind, WestBam, Modeselektor, Francesco Wilking
Benjamin Ikes
Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Meixner
Producer
Benjamin Ikes
Editor
Roman Paul
Producer
Anette Guther
Costume Design
Vicky von Minckwitz
Production Design
Holger Hummel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Arne Feldhusen
Director
Sven Regener
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt
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What is Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt about?
Under the auspicious name "Magical Mystery" the Berlin techno label BummBumm Records wants to go on a rave tour. Karl Schmidt aka Charly himself was once an aspiring artist on the scene, until he retired after a nervous breakdown five years ago. Since then he lives in a supervised withdrawal WG in Hamburg. Now, as a driver and custodian for the party-loving DJs and their producers, he becomes part of "Magical Mystery", trying to lead a self-determined life after years of patronizing and well-intentioned advice.
Who directed Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt?
Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt was directed by Arne Feldhusen.
Who stars in Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt?
The principal cast of Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt includes Charly Hübner, Annika Meier, Detlev Buck, Marc Hosemann, Bastian Reiber.
When was Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt released and how long is it?
Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt was composed by Carsten Meyer, Patrick Reising, Deichkind, WestBam, Modeselektor, Francesco Wilking.
Is Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt based on a book or true story?
Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sven Regener".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt?
Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).