Schlamassel (2023)

5.5/10 112 min Drama

Overview

Germany, late 90s: Johanna is an intern at a local newspaper and is struggling with the death of her grandmother. In addition to her grief, she is burdened by conflict with her family after she angrily confronts her uncle, who is only interested in his inheritance, at the funeral. She seeks balance by throwing herself headlong into her work. In the process, she comes across an old photograph of a concentration camp guard named Anneliese Deckert. With this find, she hopes to advance her journalistic career: Johanna tracks down the now 80-year-old, but does not expect to meet her entire family on the spot, nor does she expect the fuss the photo causes.

Cast

Mareike Beykirch

Johanna Schreier

Lina Wendel

Helga Schreier

Lore Stefanek

Anneliese Deckert

Margarethe Tiesel

Anja Schneider

Caro Schreier

Hans-Jürgen Alf

Dixi-Employee

Anton Petzold

Tom

Martin Langenbeck

Dr. Willbach

Michaela Caspar

Hedi Deckert

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