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2021 German-Czech drama film

Je suis Karl
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Christian Schwochow
Screenplay by Thomas Wendrich
Produced by Christoph Friedel Claudia Steffen
Starring Luna Wedler Jannis Niewöhner
Cinematography Frank Lamm
Edited by Jens Klüber
Music by Floex Tom Hodge
Productioncompanies Pandora Film Produktion Negativ Film Productions
Distributed by Pandora Film Verleih (Germany)
Release dates March 2021 (2021-03) (Berlinale) 16 September 2021 (2021-09-16) (Germany)
Countries Germany Czech Republic
Language German

Je suis Karl is a 2021 German-Czech drama film directed by Christian Schwochow, from a screenplay by Thomas Wendrich. It focuses on Maxi, a young woman whose family were victims of a terror attack and who falls in love with Karl, the charismatic leader of a right-wing political movement.[1] The film stars Luna Wedler and Jannis Niewöhner.[2][3]

The film had its worldwide premiere at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival in 2021.[4][5][6]

  1. ↑ ""Je suis Karl" : l'Europe identitaire dans le viseur". www.telerama.fr (in French). 14 March 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Barraclough, Leo (11 February 2021). "Berlinale Films 'Je Suis Karl,' 'Copilot' and 'Cryptozoo' Lead the Match Factory Slate at EFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  3. ↑ "Je suis Karl – Czech Film Commission". Czech Film Commission. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  4. ↑ Grater, Tom (11 February 2021). "Berlinale Unveils Competition Line-Up: New Pics from Daniel Bruhl, Celine Sciamma, Radu Jude, Xavier Beauvois & Hong Sang-soo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  5. ↑ Roxborough, Scott (11 February 2021). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  6. ↑ Press Office (11 February 2021). "Feb 11, 2021 Berlinale Special – Engaging Stories, Current Topics, Personal Journeys". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved 11 February 2021.