Zettl
Synopsis
A social satire in which a chauffeur accidentally becomes the editor of an online newspaper.
Top Cast
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Michael Herbig
Max Zettl
Karoline Herfurth
Verena
Dieter Hildebrandt
Herbie Fried
Ulrich Tukur
Urs Doucier
Senta Berger
Mona Mödlinger
Götz George
Kanzler
Dagmar Manzel
Veronique von Gutzow
Harald Schmidt
Conny Scheffer
Gert Voss
Alexander Sikridis
Sunnyi Melles
Jacky Timmendorf
Hanns Zischler
Gaishofer
Christoph Süß
Karl Georg Ludwig
Katy Karrenbauer
Swetlana
Jens Eulenberger
Dr. Köpf
Daniel Zillmann
Holm
Hansi Jochmann
Regine
Peter Jordan
Dr. Hendrik Schafmon
Maren Kroymann
Dr. Carla Kreisler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Dietl
- Screenplay & Story
- Helmut Dietl, Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre
- Original Title
- Zettl
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Diana Films, Sat.1, herbX film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Dietl
Helmut Dietl, Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Dietl
Director
Helmut Dietl
Writer
Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zettl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zettl about?
A social satire in which a chauffeur accidentally becomes the editor of an online newspaper.
Who directed Zettl?
Zettl was directed by Helmut Dietl.
Who stars in Zettl?
The principal cast of Zettl includes Michael Herbig, Karoline Herfurth, Dieter Hildebrandt, Ulrich Tukur, Senta Berger.
When was Zettl released and how long is it?
Zettl was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zettl?
Zettl holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).