Stella and the Star of the Orient
Stella und der Stern des Orients
“A Spellbinding Tale of Time and Treasure for the Entire Family!”
Synopsis
What child doesn’t dream of finding some secret door to the past! For Stella, a sassy 10-year-old, this dream comes true when she finds a magic wardrobe that transports her back to the early 20th century. There she must find a precious stone, the “Star of the Orient”, and ward off criminals who also want the treasure. Both haunting in its dream-like atmosphere and rousing through its spirited young protagonists, the film sweeps youngsters into a magical story of friendship and discovery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erna Schmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Dolejš
- Original Title
- Stella und der Stern des Orients
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erna Schmidt
Martin Dolejš
Heike Lagé
Department Leadership Roster
Erna Schmidt
Director
Martin Dolejš
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is Stella and the Star of the Orient about?
What child doesn’t dream of finding some secret door to the past! For Stella, a sassy 10-year-old, this dream comes true when she finds a magic wardrobe that transports her back to the early 20th century. There she must find a precious stone, the “Star of the Orient”, and ward off criminals who also want the treasure. Both haunting in its dream-like atmosphere and rousing through its spirited young protagonists, the film sweeps youngsters into a magical story of friendship and discovery.
Who directed Stella and the Star of the Orient?
Stella and the Star of the Orient was directed by Erna Schmidt.
Who stars in Stella and the Star of the Orient?
The principal cast of Stella and the Star of the Orient includes Laura Berschuck, Hanna Schwamborn, Julius Römer, Axel Prahl, Gabriela Maria Schmeide.
When was Stella and the Star of the Orient released and how long is it?
Stella and the Star of the Orient was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stella and the Star of the Orient?
Stella and the Star of the Orient holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).