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1999 Movie Germany Comedy 111 min
By: Helmut Dietl With: Olli Dittrich, Harald Schmidt, Jürgen Tarrach, Dieter Pfaff, Thomas Gottschalk

Tele-C, a private German TV station, is in trouble. The audience rating is going down, and program manager Conny Schiffer is desperate. One evening - his best showmaster is interviewing a goat at the moment - he decides to make some changes. Listening to the radio, he hears Hannes Engel, a very creative and special DJ. Unfortunately, Hannes' wife Maria, an actress, has just been thrown off the cast of a major Tele-C TV pic and therefore Conny does not find him in the most receptive mood when trying to hire him for the exact same station. But with the glamorous future Conny promises, Hannes quickly decides to sign - and gets ground up properly in the mills of the German TV industry, just like his wife had forecast.

Filmium rating
55%

Mood

Critical
Cynical
Dramatic
Humorous
Satirical

Cast & Crew

Helmut Dietl
Christoph Müller
Jasmin Tabatabai
Veronica Ferres
Olli Dittrich
Harald Schmidt
Thomas Gottschalk
Dieter Pfaff
Jürgen Tarrach
Ensemble Cast
Helmut Dietl (Director)
Jasmin Tabatabai (Supporting Actress)

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Dialogue-Driven
Realistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Linear
Situational

Pace

Dynamic
Fast-Paced
Witty

Style

Character-Driven
Comedic
Visual

Time-Period

Late 1990S

Central Conflict

Career Sabotage
Media Absurdity
Media Reputation
Personal Ambition
Professional Rivalry
Public Scandal

Characters

Program Director
Radio Host
Serious Actress
Tabloid Journalist

Ending

Bittersweet
Media Scandal Unresolved

Historical Context

Late 1990S Germany
Media Boom
Tabloid Culture

Key Plot Points

Celebrity Downfall
Media Controversy
Radio Success

Plot

Ambition
Character Conflict
Media Manipulation
Media Satire
Political Critique

Setting

Contemporary
German Media Landscape
Radio Stations
Television Studio
Television Studios
Urban

Shooting Location

Berlin
Cologne Capitol
German Tv Studios

Theme

Media Absurdity
Media Manipulation
Personal Ambition
Power And Corruption
Public Image
Relationship Dynamics

Genre

Comedy
Drama
Satire

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Comedy Lovers
Critics
Media Professionals
Satire Enthusiasts

Titles

Late Show

Awards

German Film Award Nomination

Box Office Success

Over 860,000 Viewers

Critical Reception

Positive Reviews
Satirical Critique

Popularity

Mainstream Success

Reception

Audience Reception
Critical Acclaim
Film Award Nomination
Film Festival Recognition
Popular In Germany

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

1999
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