
80.000 Schnitzel
Synopsis
Battering, breading, frying – Berta has prepared thousands of schnitzels in her old cast-iron pan over the years. This 83-year-old landlady’s life on the family farm with adjoining guest house in the Upper Palatinate has been marked by constant hard work. A life that her granddaughters Monika and Hannah never wanted to lead. Now, the deeply indebted farm is on the brink of collapse. Despite having an academic background and contrary to her intentions, Monika, in her early thirties, decides to give up her modern life and save the family business. The two women join forces and give themselves a year to sort out the farm’s problems.
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Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannah Schweier
- Screenplay & Story
- Hannah Schweier
- Original Score
- Ella Zwietnig
- Original Title
- 80.000 Schnitzel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Zum Goldenen Lamm Filmproduktion, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannah Schweier
Hannah Schweier
Ella Zwietnig
Stefanie Reinhard
Romy Steyer
Stefan Sporbert, Burkhard Althoff
Department Leadership Roster
Hannah Schweier
Writer
Hannah Schweier
Director
Romy Steyer
Editor
Stefan Sporbert
Producer
Burkhard Althoff
Producer
Stefanie Reinhard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About 80.000 Schnitzel
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What is 80.000 Schnitzel about?
Battering, breading, frying – Berta has prepared thousands of schnitzels in her old cast-iron pan over the years. This 83-year-old landlady’s life on the family farm with adjoining guest house in the Upper Palatinate has been marked by constant hard work. A life that her granddaughters Monika and Hannah never wanted to lead. Now, the deeply indebted farm is on the brink of collapse. Despite having an academic background and contrary to her intentions, Monika, in her early thirties, decides to give up her modern life and save the family business. The two women join forces and give themselves a year to sort out the farm’s problems.
Who directed 80.000 Schnitzel?
80.000 Schnitzel was directed by Hannah Schweier.
Who stars in 80.000 Schnitzel?
The principal cast of 80.000 Schnitzel includes Monika Schweier, Berta Zenefels.
When was 80.000 Schnitzel released and how long is it?
80.000 Schnitzel was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for 80.000 Schnitzel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 80.000 Schnitzel was composed by Ella Zwietnig.

















