The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday (2026)
During the course of a single night, various people cross paths in the pubs, bars, and hookah lounges of Cologne. The issues that all of Germany is talking about are put on the table: the patriarchy, the Middle East conflict, rising rents, and whether Jesus would still buy everyone drinks today. Political convictions are stiffened by alcohol, and old wounds are reopened.
Director: Christoph Otto
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: July 2, 2026
Cast
- Magdalena Laubisch - Debbie
- Ulrike Prager - Moni
- Johannes Benecke - Thorsten
- Sergen Meral - Hamid
- Jean-Luc Bubert - Matze
- Julian Sark - Julian
- Oona von Maydell - Saleswoman
- David Vormweg - Julius
- Martin Aselmann - Martin
- Paul Faßnacht - Markus
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Christoph Otto
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday about?
- During the course of a single night, various people cross paths in the pubs, bars, and hookah lounges of Cologne. The issues that all of Germany is talking about are put on the table: the patriarchy, the Middle East conflict, rising rents, and whether Jesus would still buy everyone drinks today. Political convictions are stiffened by alcohol, and old wounds are reopened.
- Who directed The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday?
- The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday was directed by Christoph Otto.
- Who stars in The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday?
- The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday stars Magdalena Laubisch, Ulrike Prager, Johannes Benecke, Sergen Meral, Jean-Luc Bubert, Julian Sark.
- How long is The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday?
- The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday?
- The Ballad from Wednesday to Thursday is a Drama film.