Je suis Karl is a 2021 German-Czech drama film directed by Christian Schwochow from a screenplay by Thomas Wendrich. It concerns itself with a young woman, whose family were victims of a terror attack, and falls in love with the charismatic leader of a right-wing political movement. The film stars Luna Wedler and Jannis Niewöhner.[1][2]

Je suis Karl
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChristian Schwochow
Screenplay byThomas Wendrich
Produced by
  • Christoph Friedel
  • Claudia Steffen
Starring
CinematographyFrank Lamm
Edited byJens Klüber
Music by
Production
companies
  • Pandora Film Produktion
  • Negativ Film Productions
Distributed byPandora Film Verleih (Germany)
Release dates
  • March 2021 (2021-03) (Berlinale)
  • September 16, 2021 (2021-09-16) (Germany)
Countries
  • Germany
  • Czech Republic
LanguageGerman

The film had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival.[3]

Cast edit

The cast include:[4]

Release edit

On February 11, 2021, Berlinale announced that the film would have its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in the Berlinale Special section, in March 2021.[5][6]

References edit

  1. ^ Barraclough, Leo (February 11, 2021). "Berlinale Films 'Je Suis Karl,' 'Copilot' and 'Cryptozoo' Lead The Match Factory Slate at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  2. ^ "Je suis Karl - Czech Film Commission". Czech Film Commission. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Grater, Tom (February 11, 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics From Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Je suis Karl". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  5. ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 11, 2021). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Press Office (February 11, 2021). "Feb 11, 2021 Berlinale Special – Engaging Stories, Current Topics, Personal Journeys". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved February 11, 2021.

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