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Dramatised origin story of one of Germany's most beloved contemporary comedians.Dramatised origin story of one of Germany's most beloved contemporary comedians.Dramatised origin story of one of Germany's most beloved contemporary comedians.
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We laughed a lot, cried a little and were all amazed by how good the film portrays the emotions of being in a big, a bit weird family in Germany. This film connects with you through strong performances and is just beautifully done.
Now it wont be for everyone and probably will not translate (both in terms of language and culture) but for Germans it is a must see.
Now it wont be for everyone and probably will not translate (both in terms of language and culture) but for Germans it is a must see.
Schöner Film über Hapes Kindheit.
Lustig und traurig zugleich.
Tolle Schauspieler!
I admit it, I hate German cinema. Either the plot revolves around some marketing persons in their swanky villas or nobles in their castles. German cinema strives to be far removed from reality. This film is such a beautiful and also sad exception to this rule. It is so funny and sad at the same time. Fantastic actors down to the smallest role, especially little Hape (Julius Weckauf). I am really happy that there is also a German film worth seeing. A great work.
It's more then a well known German comedian biography. It's a movie who reminds us how beautiful it is to be surrounded by family.The support and emotions to eachother in laughter and in difficult times like when you lose someone in your family. A movie which reminds us what it means to grow up with a family who is there for you and doesn't treat you like a child but like a person who can raise his voice and show his feelings without having fear . Please watch this movie. I hope that it will be able to watch all non-german speakers aswell.
There is nothing I can add to the rest of the reviews except that if it is watched by somebody who don't know this comediant, like me, there is not much explanation, maybe some footage of him to explain who he became afterwards, so some people need to understand the meaning of the film reading the summary. It's a pity.
Did you know
- TriviaIf Hape Kerkeling actually had been cast as Dicki Hoppenstedt in Loriot 6 (1978) (his application to Vicco von Bülow is mentioned in the film), he would have played alongside Rudolf Kowalski, the actor who plays his grandfather in this film.
- GoofsThe scene where Hans Peter is watching Television is set in the early 1970s. The Disco (1971)-episode he is watching is from the 27.11.1978, as Ilja Richter was announcing Baccara with "The Devil Sent You to Loredo". Hape Kerkeling was already 13 years old back then.
- Crazy creditsThe family can be heard talking thought the first half of the closing credits
- ConnectionsFeatures ZDF Hitparade (1969)
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- Gross worldwide
- $31,920,159
- Runtime
- 1h 40m(100 min)
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- 2.39:1
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