Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt

Aug 31, 2017

1h 51m

★ 6.1

Overview

Under the auspicious name "Magical Mystery" the Berlin techno label BummBumm Records wants to go on a rave tour. Karl Schmidt aka Charly himself was once an aspiring artist on the scene, until he retired after a nervous breakdown five years ago. Since then he lives in a supervised withdrawal WG in Hamburg. Now, as a driver and custodian for the party-loving DJs and their producers, he becomes part of "Magical Mystery", trying to lead a self-determined life after years of patronizing and well-intentioned advice.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

WDR/Arte

DCM Pictures

ARD

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Cast

Karl Schmidt

Charly Hübner

Rosa

Annika Meier

Ferdi

Detlev Buck

Raimund Schulte

Marc Hosemann

Basti

Bastian Reiber

Holger

Jacob Matschenz

Schöpfi

Jan-Peter Kampwirth

Sigi

Sarah Viktoria Frick

Dubi

Leon Ullrich

Anja

Sarah Bauerett

Werner Maier

Bjarne Mädel

Klaus-Dieter

Michael Brandt

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