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The kiss of the grasshopper (Der Kuss des Grashupfers)

The kiss of the grasshopper (Der Kuss des Grashupfers)

original title:

Der Kuss des Grashupfers

italian title:

Il bacio della cavalletta

directed by:

Elmar Imanov

cast:

Lenn Kudrjawizki, Sophie Mousel, Michael Hanemann, Hanin Al-Jaar

screenplay:

Elmar Imanov

cinematography:

Borris Kehl

set design:

Mira Laczkowski, Marie Schäder

costume design:

Carmen Di Pinto

producer:

Elmar Imanov, Eva Blondiau, Adolf El Assal, Marta Zaccaron

production:

Color of May, Wady Films, Incipit Film, supported by Ministero della Cultura, with the support of Creative Europe, WDR-Arte, NRW, BKM, DFFF, Film Fund Luxembourg, Fondo audiovisivo FVG

distribution:

Trent Film [Italy], Neue Visionen Filmverleih [Germany], De Filmfreak [Netherlands]

world sales:

ArtHood Entertainment [Germany]

country:

Germany/Luxembourg/Italy

year:

2024

film run:

129'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (30/04/2025)

festivals & awards:

In a magic realistic world, Bernard, a troubled young man, seeks the closeness of his father Carlos, who refuses a life-saving operation. His approaching death causes Bernard to reevaluate his environment and himself.