Zimtstern und Halbmond (2010)
German ship captain Gottfried Hinrichs reluctantly retires to his Bavarian home, hoping to find comfort when his daughter Barbara moves back home, convenient now she has become a commercial pilot. So he dishes out the usual objections when she tells to have found her mate, while ma Lisbeth tries to shush. When the lovers turn up for Christmas Eve, a culture shock follows, for her dream prince is Palestinian unemployed would be-pilot Kamal Abu Khalil, and neither 'liberal' parent extends effective tolerance to Islamic in-potential laws. Ultimately Gottfried is worn down, but then the incompatible religious marriage norms seem to break up the couple itself. It gets even worse when his parents found out and fly in, while she feels neglected as Kemal starts an electronic muezzin Internet firm with a friend.
Cast
- Robert Atzorn - Gottfried Hinrichs
- Gundi Ellert - Lisbeth Hinrichs
- Lisa Maria Potthoff - Barbara Hinichs
- Omar El-Saeidi - Kamal Abu Khalil
- Sigi Zimmerschied - Pfarrer Josef
- David A. Hamade - Yusuf
- Ramin Yazdani - Abu Kamal
- Mouna Sabbagh - Um Kamal
- Manuel Santiago Renken - Bashar
- Ela Elisabeth Beken - Amina
Screenplay
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks
Keywords
middle east, broken engagement, love, in-laws, intercultural relationship, marriage problems, arabs, western society, lighthearted
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zimtstern und Halbmond about?
- German ship captain Gottfried Hinrichs reluctantly retires to his Bavarian home, hoping to find comfort when his daughter Barbara moves back home, convenient now she has become a commercial pilot. So he dishes out the usual objections when she tells to have found her mate, while ma Lisbeth tries to shush. When the lovers turn up for Christmas Eve, a culture shock follows, for her dream prince is Palestinian unemployed would be-pilot Kamal Abu Khalil, and neither 'liberal' parent extends effective tolerance to Islamic in-potential laws. Ultimately Gottfried is worn down, but then the incompatible religious marriage norms seem to break up the couple itself. It gets even worse when his parents found out and fly in, while she feels neglected as Kemal starts an electronic muezzin Internet firm with a friend.
- Who directed Zimtstern und Halbmond?
- Zimtstern und Halbmond was directed by Matthias Steurer.
- Who stars in Zimtstern und Halbmond?
- Zimtstern und Halbmond stars Robert Atzorn, Gundi Ellert, Lisa Maria Potthoff, Omar El-Saeidi, Sigi Zimmerschied, David A. Hamade.
- What genre is Zimtstern und Halbmond?
- Zimtstern und Halbmond is a Drama, Comedy, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Zimtstern und Halbmond produced?
- Zimtstern und Halbmond was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Zimtstern und Halbmond?
- The themes of Zimtstern und Halbmond include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks.