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Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt

Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt

20176.11h 51m

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.

Directed by Arne Feldhusen
Written by Sven Regener
Produced by Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul
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Top Cast

Charly Hübner

Charly Hübner

Karl Schmidt

Annika Meier

Annika Meier

Rosa

Detlev Buck

Detlev Buck

Ferdi

Marc Hosemann

Marc Hosemann

Raimund Schulte

Bastian Reiber

Bastian Reiber

Basti

Jacob Matschenz

Jacob Matschenz

Holger

Jan-Peter Kampwirth

Jan-Peter Kampwirth

Schöpfi

Sarah Viktoria Frick

Sarah Viktoria Frick

Sigi

Leon Ullrich

Leon Ullrich

Dubi

Sarah Bauerett

Sarah Bauerett

Anja

Themes & Keywords

germanytechno

About Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt

Magical Mystery or: The Return of Karl Schmidt is a comedy film released in 2017 exploring themes of germany, techno. Directed by Arne Feldhusen, it stars Charly Hübner, Annika Meier, Detlev Buck. 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.

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