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Movie poster: Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste (1988)
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Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste

1988 · 83 min Comedy Family Fantasy
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

The opera singer Ludwig Löwenhaupt wants a proper festive roast for Christmas, so he buys a goose in advance to feed the whole family. What he doesn't realize, however, is that the children, Elli, Gerda and Peterle, will grow fond of the animal, which is christened Gustje, and will no longer want to eat it. After the "liberation", the "five kilos of meat", which were initially locked up in the cellar, become a pet that the children take to bed with them and communicate with. But shortly before Christmas, father Löwenhaupt still wants to slaughter them. However, as his family protests and his conscience gets in the way, he can't slaughter the goose after all. So Gustje only has to leave a few feathers as proof that she has been plucked, and the opera singer is given another goose that has already been cut up.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1988
Country East Germany, Germany
Genre Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director Bodo Fürneisen
Runtime 83 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (4 votes)

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Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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 1988. 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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