Das Wunder von Kapstadt
Synopsis
The true story of an operation which was a revolution, not only for the world of medicine. Frankfurt 1967. A young doctor called Lisa Scheel is trying to get a foothold in the male-dominated world of transplant surgery. But after she is passed over by her main professor in favour of a male applicant, on the spur of the moment Lisa heads off to Cape Town. Here, she starts work for Dr. Barnaard, who, like his colleagues in Frankfurt, is planning a heart transplantation. Together with the surgeon Hamilton Naki, who due to apartheid can only join the team secretly, Lisa is a major contributor to the first heart transplant in history.
Top Cast
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Sonja Gerhardt
Dr. Lisa Scheel
Alexander Scheer
Dr. Christiaan Barnard
Loyiso Macdonald
Hamilton Naki
Clara Wolfram
McCarthy
Vikash Mathura
Vijay
Arnd Klawitter
De Groen
Fritz Karl
Prof. Kohlfeld
Thimo Meitner
Rupert von Aigner
Michaela Winterstein
Karin Scheel
Raphael Keric
Niekerk
Peter Miklusz
Moderator
Johannes Krimmel
Van der Straaten
Marlen Ulonska
Ann Washkansky
Damian Thüne
Martinek
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franziska Buch
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Silber
- Original Title
- Das Wunder von Kapstadt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Producers at Work, MIA Film, ORF, ARD, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franziska Buch
Chris Silber
Bella Halben
Tobias Haas
Tobias Stille, Christian Popp
Department Leadership Roster
Franziska Buch
Director
Chris Silber
Screenplay
Bella Halben
Director of Photography
Esther Amuser
Costume Design
Tobias Stille
Producer
Christian Popp
Producer
Iris Trescher
Production Design
Tobias Haas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Wunder von Kapstadt
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What is Das Wunder von Kapstadt about?
The true story of an operation which was a revolution, not only for the world of medicine. Frankfurt 1967. A young doctor called Lisa Scheel is trying to get a foothold in the male-dominated world of transplant surgery. But after she is passed over by her main professor in favour of a male applicant, on the spur of the moment Lisa heads off to Cape Town. Here, she starts work for Dr. Barnaard, who, like his colleagues in Frankfurt, is planning a heart transplantation. Together with the surgeon Hamilton Naki, who due to apartheid can only join the team secretly, Lisa is a major contributor to the first heart transplant in history.
Who directed Das Wunder von Kapstadt?
Das Wunder von Kapstadt was directed by Franziska Buch.
Who stars in Das Wunder von Kapstadt?
The principal cast of Das Wunder von Kapstadt includes Sonja Gerhardt, Alexander Scheer, Loyiso Macdonald, Clara Wolfram, Vikash Mathura.
When was Das Wunder von Kapstadt released and how long is it?
Das Wunder von Kapstadt was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.