The Cuckoo and the Donkey
2014 | 97 min | Comedy
The unconventional family history of the Weitzmanns forms the basis for a biting satire on the clichés of German cinema.
Thilo Prothmann
ActorBorn in Berlin in 1975, actor Thilo Prothmann completed his training at the 'Ernst Busch' Academy of Dramatic Arts. He became known to a wide audience through his recurring role as Berthold 'Ernie' Heisterkamp in the cult series 'Stromberg' and its feature film adaptation. His body of work also includes numerous television and film productions, such as the comedy 'The Kangaroo Chronicles' (2020) and the internationally successful series 'Kleo' (2022). In addition to his work on screen, Thilo Prothmann is also a regular performer on renowned theater stages like the Deutsches Theater Berlin.
Films
Alle in einem Boot
2020 | 91 min | Drama
This cleverly staged low-budget film takes a humorous approach to the topic of flight and migration and dispenses with striking messages.
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