Je suis Karl
Synopsis
An explosion sends fear and terror through Berlin. Young Maxi's home is reduced to rubble and ashes, burying her mother and little brothers. Only she and her father survive the terrorist bomb attack. When she happens to meet the charismatic Karl, who tells her about a conference for young people in Prague, she seizes the opportunity to flee Berlin and her grieving father. The political movement behind the meeting claims to be working for a better Europe. Maxi has no idea how close the murderers really are to her family.
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Je Suis Karl (2021) | Luna Wedler | Jannis Niewöhner | Milan Peschel | Christian SchwochowOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-15
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Luna Wedler
Maxi Baier
Jannis Niewöhner
Karl
Milan Peschel
Alex Baier
Edin Hasanović
Ante
Anna Prášilová Fialová
Jitka
Fleur Geffrier
Odile Duval
Johann-Christof Laubisch
Young Hate
Aziz Dyab
Yusuf
Marlon Boess
Pankraz
Victor Boccard
Didier
Mélanie Fouché
Inés Baier
Elizaveta Maximová
Isabel
Sara Sandeva
Penny Savage
Valery Tscheplanowa
School Principal Mosig
Anne-Marie Ponsot
Grandmother
Daniela Hirsh
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Schwochow
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Wendrich
- Original Score
- Floex, Tom Hodge
- Original Title
- Je suis Karl
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Negativ, Pandora Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Schwochow
Thomas Wendrich
Floex, Tom Hodge
Frank Lamm
Jens Klüber
Christoph Friedel, Claudia Steffen
Department Leadership Roster
Christoph Friedel
Producer
Claudia Steffen
Producer
Jens Klüber
Editor
Tim Pannen
Production Design
Frank Lamm
Director of Photography
Michal Křeček
Visual Effects Supervisor
Frauke Firl
Costume Design
Thomas Wendrich
Writer
Christian Schwochow
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Je suis Karl
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What is Je suis Karl about?
An explosion sends fear and terror through Berlin. Young Maxi's home is reduced to rubble and ashes, burying her mother and little brothers. Only she and her father survive the terrorist bomb attack. When she happens to meet the charismatic Karl, who tells her about a conference for young people in Prague, she seizes the opportunity to flee Berlin and her grieving father. The political movement behind the meeting claims to be working for a better Europe. Maxi has no idea how close the murderers really are to her family.
Who directed Je suis Karl?
Je suis Karl was directed by Christian Schwochow.
Who stars in Je suis Karl?
The principal cast of Je suis Karl includes Luna Wedler, Jannis Niewöhner, Milan Peschel, Edin Hasanović, Anna Prášilová Fialová.
When was Je suis Karl released and how long is it?
Je suis Karl was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Je suis Karl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Je suis Karl was composed by Floex, Tom Hodge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Je suis Karl?
Je suis Karl holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).