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Stiller

Stiller

20258.21h 39m

Overview

James Larkin White is arrested on his arrival at the Swiss border. He is accused of being the missing Swiss sculptor Anatol Stiller. The missing man, with whom he is mistaken, is accused of being involved in the “Smyrnov affair”.

Directed by Stefan Haupt
Written by Max Frisch, Alex Buresch, Julia Eiber
Produced by Anne Walser, Tobias Walker, Philipp Worm
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Top Cast

Albrecht Schuch

Albrecht Schuch

James Larkin White

Paula Beer

Paula Beer

Julika Stiller-Tschudy

Maximilian Simonischek

Maximilian Simonischek

Rolf

Marie Leuenberger

Marie Leuenberger

Sibylle Rehberg

Sven Schelker

Sven Schelker

Anatol Ludwig Stiller

Stefan Kurt

Stefan Kurt

Dr. Bohnenblust

Martin Vischer

Martin Vischer

Sturzenegger

Marius Ahrendt

Marius Ahrendt

Ingo Ospelt

Ingo Ospelt

Investigating Judge

Gabriel Raab

Gabriel Raab

Dr. Bretscher

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based on novel or bookidentity

About Stiller

Stiller is a drama, fantasy film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on novel or book, identity. Directed by Stefan Haupt, it stars Albrecht Schuch, Paula Beer, Maximilian Simonischek. James Larkin White is arrested on his arrival at the Swiss border. He is accused of being the missing Swiss sculptor Anatol Stiller. The missing man, with whom he is mistaken, is accused of being involved in the “Smyrnov affair”.

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