The Master Butcher
Der Club der singenden Metzger
“A promise of love”
Synopsis
After his return from World War I, there is no more work for Fidelis in his parents' butcher shop in Swabia, Germany. To make a better life for himself and Eva, the former fiancée of a friend who fell in battle, he emigrates to Argus, a town in North Dakota, in the United States. The artist Delphine, in whom Eva will find a friend, also moves there. To relieve Eva's homesickness, Fidelis founds a singing club.
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Jonas Nay
Fidelis Waldvogel
Aylin Tezel
Delphine
Leonie Benesch
Eva
Sylvester Groth
Robert
Vladimir Korneev
Cyprian
Claudia Kottal
Clarisse Straub
Therese Hämer
Tante Lore
Martin Leutgeb
Sheriff Hock
Urša Raukar
Step-and-a-half
Maciej Salamon
Kozka
Jean Pierre Cornu
Bankdirektor Zumbrugge
Gerhard Liebmann
Dr. Hagenau
Jürgen Hartmann
Fidelis’ Vater
Dinah Geiger
Luise Waldvogel
Michael Kranz
Fidelis’ Bruder
Goran Grgić
Zirkusdirektor
Andrej Dojkić
Vilhus
Paško Vukasović
Butcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest München
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uli Edel
- Screenplay & Story
- Louise Erdrich, Ruth Stadler, Doris Dörrie
- Original Score
- David Grabowski, Jonas Nay
- Original Title
- Der Club der singenden Metzger
- Country of Origin
- Croatia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Production Studios
- Moovie, SWR, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uli Edel
Louise Erdrich, Ruth Stadler, Doris Dörrie
David Grabowski, Jonas Nay
Hannes Hubach
Julia Oehring
Oliver Berben, Sarah Kirkegaard, Karsten Rühle
Department Leadership Roster
Jérôme Latour
Production Design
Julia Oehring
Editor
Sarah Kirkegaard
Producer
Monika Jacobs
Costume Design
Hannes Hubach
Director of Photography
Ruth Stadler
Writer
Uli Edel
Director
Doris Dörrie
Writer
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 The Master Butcher
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What is The Master Butcher about?
After his return from World War I, there is no more work for Fidelis in his parents' butcher shop in Swabia, Germany. To make a better life for himself and Eva, the former fiancée of a friend who fell in battle, he emigrates to Argus, a town in North Dakota, in the United States. The artist Delphine, in whom Eva will find a friend, also moves there. To relieve Eva's homesickness, Fidelis founds a singing club.
Who directed The Master Butcher?
The Master Butcher was directed by Uli Edel.
Who stars in The Master Butcher?
The principal cast of The Master Butcher includes Jonas Nay, Aylin Tezel, Leonie Benesch, Sylvester Groth, Vladimir Korneev.
When was The Master Butcher released and how long is it?
The Master Butcher was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Master Butcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Master Butcher was composed by David Grabowski, Jonas Nay.
Is The Master Butcher based on a book or true story?
The Master Butcher is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louise Erdrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Master Butcher?
The Master Butcher holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).