Lotte
2016 | 75 min | Drama
LOTTE, with her snappy, big city attitude, is impulsive and rough around the edges. No wonder she's constantly clashing with everybody.
Paul Matzke
ActorPaul Matzke is a German actor who impresses with his authentic and multifaceted performances. In the film LOTTE (2016), he played an important role that enriched the multi-layered web of relationships in this urban drama. Matzke is known for his talent for portraying complex characters with depth and credibility, which has made him a fixture in German independent cinema.
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