The Kiss of the Grasshopper (2025)
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.
Top billed cast
Lenn KudrjawizkiBernard
Sophie MouselAgata
Doina KomissarovJudith- Viola NeumannDr. Prof. Wolke
- Adolf El AssalMr. Altinpolak
- Hanin Al-JaarAziza
Michael HanemannCarlos
Al GinterPoliceman- Philipp M. FranckPoliceman
- Holger StolzFrank
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