Auf dem Foto (von links nach rechts): Daniel Hartmann (Wüste Film), Andi Rogenhagen (Drehbuch), NgoThe Chau (Regie), Christoph Maria Herbst als Carl Kollhoff, Yuna Bennett als Schascha, Annegret Weitkämper-Krug (Gretchenfilm) und Björn VosgerauHartmann (Wüste Film). Foto: Wolfgang Ennenberg

The Book Walker

Comedy GER 2023

The Book Walker tells the story of a bookseller (Herbst) and a little girl (Bennett). Together, they embark on an unforgettable journey, discovering new friendships and giving Carl the opportunity to come to terms with his past and grow personally. The Book Walker comes to the big screen in 2024.

“Der Buchspazierer” (“The Book Walker”) is starring the wonderful Christoph Maria Herbst.

Gretchenfilm is producing this heart-rending story together with a top-class team of renowned production companies.

“Der Buchspazierer” is a joint production of Wüste Film and Wüste Film West, in co-production with STUDIOCANAL and ARD Degeto. We are proud that this project is supported by the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW, MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein and the DFFF. This generous funding will enable us to bring an extraordinary and touching story to the screen.

It is with great anticipation that we can announce that STUDIOCANAL will release the film in cinemas in 2024. We are grateful for the partnership with STUDIOCANAL and their confidence in this extraordinary project.

“The Book Walker” is a film that will touch the hearts of the audience. It tells the story of the bookseller Carl Kollhoff, embodied by Christoph Maria Herbst, and the little girl, played by Yuna Bennett. Together, they embark on an unforgettable journey, not only discovering new friendships but also giving Carl the opportunity to come to terms with his past and grow personally.

We invite you to stay tuned for a moving and inspiring film experience with “The Book Walker”. Join us as this wonderful story comes to life on the big screen in 2024.

Production Details

Genre
Comedy
Production
GER, 2023
Premiere
2024
Director
Ngo The Chau
Cast
Christoph Maria Herbst, Yuna Bennett, Viet Pham, Edin Hasanovicm, Maren Kroymann, Ronald Zehrfeld, Hanna Hilsdorf, Tristan Seith, Nikola Kastner,Mercy Dorcas Otieno a. o.
Editing
Felix Schekauski
Screenplay
Ngo The Chau und Andi Rogenhagen from the bestselling novel by Carsten Henn
Production Design
Gabriella Ausonio
Costume Design
Minsun Kim, Marita Hoffjann
Production
Wüste Film, Wüste Film West
Coproduktion
Gretchenfilm – Annegret Weitkämper-Krug, STUDIOCANAL, ARD Degeto
Funding
DFFF – Deutscher Filmförderfonds