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Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi

1969 · 65 min Comedy Family
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Five-year-old Peter and his older brother Hans drop the Christmas present for their parents in the middle of the road and it gets flattened by a car. Deeply distressed, they go to a Christmas fair and buy a lottery ticket with their remaining money. To their delight, they win a washing machine! Peter is especially excited when Santa Claus shows up and promises to transport the machine for him, but the old man instead vanishes with the boys' gift. Hans is convinced that Peter has been conned and chases after the fleeing Santa. But Peter simply cannot believe that Santa Claus could be anything other than kind and helpful.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1969
Country East Germany
Genre Comedy, Family
Director Ingrid Reschke
Runtime 65 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Der Weihnachtsmann heißt Willi is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1969. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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