The Mayoress
Die Bürgermeisterin
Synopsis
Claudia Voss, honorary mayoress, is presented with a fait accompli when her Southern German district decides to build a refugee centre in her town. Some of the population are fuming and resistance grows, but there are equal amounts of willingness to help and empathy. Unexpectedly, the committed wife and mother attracts the attention of right-wing circles and faces attempts to intimidate her. The more Claudia Voss tries to mediate, the stronger the hostility becomes. A gripping contemporary thriller which paints a nuanced picture of the challenges brought by an increasingly polarized political reality. No exception, but instead a widespread, alarming phenomenon in today’s democratic societies.
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Anna Schudt
Claudia Voss
Felix Klare
Peter Voss
Jule Hermann
Leonie Voss
Alexander Beyer
Landauer
Uwe Preuss
Gerhard Zöllner
Michael Sideris
Herr Bäumer
Marleen Lohse
Nadine
Katharina Behrens
Annemarie
Carl Phillip Benzschawel
Hannes Bachmann
Christian Hockenbrink
Michael Baumann
Reinhard Mahlberg
Knuth
David Hürten
Robert Bachmann
Jakob Benkhofer
Jonas Klein
Marie Förster
Lina Klein
Marissa Möller
Martin Horn
Herr Bongartz
Mohamed Achour
Dr. Erdem
Nadja Zwanziger
Frau Wenz
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christiane Balthasar
- Screenplay & Story
- Magnus Vattrodt
- Original Score
- Johannes Kobilke
- Original Title
- Die Bürgermeisterin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Network Movie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christiane Balthasar
Magnus Vattrodt
Johannes Kobilke
Hannes Hubach
Andreas Althoff
Wolfgang Cimera, Silke Pützer
Department Leadership Roster
Christiane Balthasar
Director
Magnus Vattrodt
Writer
Andreas Althoff
Editor
Wolfgang Cimera
Producer
Silke Pützer
Producer
Hannes Hubach
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mayoress
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What is The Mayoress about?
Claudia Voss, honorary mayoress, is presented with a fait accompli when her Southern German district decides to build a refugee centre in her town. Some of the population are fuming and resistance grows, but there are equal amounts of willingness to help and empathy. Unexpectedly, the committed wife and mother attracts the attention of right-wing circles and faces attempts to intimidate her. The more Claudia Voss tries to mediate, the stronger the hostility becomes. A gripping contemporary thriller which paints a nuanced picture of the challenges brought by an increasingly polarized political reality. No exception, but instead a widespread, alarming phenomenon in today’s democratic societies.
Who directed The Mayoress?
The Mayoress was directed by Christiane Balthasar.
Who stars in The Mayoress?
The principal cast of The Mayoress includes Anna Schudt, Felix Klare, Jule Hermann, Alexander Beyer, Uwe Preuss.
When was The Mayoress released and how long is it?
The Mayoress was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mayoress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mayoress was composed by Johannes Kobilke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mayoress?
The Mayoress holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).