The Kiss of the Grasshopper

May 1, 2025

2h 8m

★ 0.0

Overview

In a magic realistic world, troubled young Bernard seeks the closeness of his father Carlos, who refuses a life-saving operation. His approaching death causes Bernard to reevaluate his environment and himself.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Color of May

Wady Films

Enkeny Films

Incipit film

WDR

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Cast

Bernard

Lenn Kudrjawizki

Agata

Sophie Mousel

Judith

Doina Komissarov

Dr. Prof. Wolke

Viola Neumann

Mr. Altinpolak

Adolf El Assal

Aziza

Hanin Al-Jaar

Carlos

Michael Hanemann

Policeman

Al Ginter

Policeman

Philipp M. Franck

Frank

Holger Stolz

Redakteur

Marc Fischer

Wallos

Felix Schnabel

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