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Schnitzel de Luxe

2019 · 90 min Comedy TV Movie
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Gunther and Wolfgang, two long-time unemployed friends spot an opportunity when their favorite Schnitzel shop is closing up and they want to run it themselves. Only problem is they need 10,000 euros advance payment. Like so many German unemployed they come up with the nuttiest plans, the craziest schemes and the daftest ideas to get the cash. When an old friend of Wolfgang's wife turns out to have made quite the fortune, they embark on their adventure to make a quick buck. Unfortunately, their best laid plans don't exactly work out. A story about friendship, human kindness, ambition, love and trust and obviously Schnitzel.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2019
Country Germany
Genre Comedy, TV Movie
Director Micha Lewinsky
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs a lighthearted comedy around the familiar clash between big dreams and mundane reality, relying on relatable characters and everyday absurdities. It explores themes of friendship and ambition with a gentle touch, avoiding heavy-handed sentimentality.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of unassuming charm and the quiet optimism that sometimes the best opportunities are the simplest ones. A cozy, low-stakes comedy about the schemes we hatch and the bonds that see us through. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Micha Lewinsky

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Perfect for a casual weekend watch with friends, paired with comfort food and good company.

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