My Brother the Vampire (2001)
"Mein Bruder, der Vampir" (original title)

Josh is about to turn 30; he's mentally retarded, and likes to play at being a vampire. His sister Nicole is 15, and dealing with her impending womanhood; middle brother Mike is the "normal... See full summary »

Director:

Sven Taddicken

Writer:

Matthias Pacht

Stars:

Roman Knizka, Hinnerk Schönemann, Marie-Luise Schramm

16 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Roman Knizka	...	Josch Klauser
Hinnerk Schönemann	...	Mike Klauser
Marie-Luise Schramm	...	Nic Klauser (as Marie Luise Schramm)
Julia Jentsch	...	Nadine
Alexander Scheer	...	Manu
Barbara Stoll	...	Marlies
Gottfried Breitfuss	...	Rudi (as Gottfried Breitfuß)
Marie-Lou Sellem	...	Chantal
Saskin Tamara Richter	...	Werkstattleiterin
Paul Rudolph	...	Dennis
Anne-Sophie Flittner	...	Billie
Manuel Dollt	...	Kutti
Christoph Franken	...	Ralle
Noh Hages	...	Kemal (as Noh Hagos)
Heike Kreidl	...	Paula

Storyline

Josh is about to turn 30; he's mentally retarded, and likes to play at being a vampire. His sister Nicole is 15, and dealing with her impending womanhood; middle brother Mike is the "normal" one, but in some ways the most childish - his latest conquest is Nadine, who runs the dog kennel at his security guard job. Nic is fixated on getting laid, and watches Mike and Nadine through the skylight with Josh. Josh also gets fixated on sex, though he has no clear idea what it's all about, and in particular on Nadine; to Mike's chagrin, she seems more interested in Josh than in him.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | sex | topless female nudity | teen angst | female nudity | 

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site at UFA.de

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

26 September 2002 (Germany)

Also Known As:

My Brother the Vampire

Filming Locations:

Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), Gambit GmbH, Südwestrundfunk (SWR)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Munsters (1964)

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Soundtracks

"I Want To Be Evil"
Written by Raymond Taylor / Lester Judson
Performed by Eartha Kitt
Published by Universal-Duchess Music Corp.
Courtesy of BMG Ariola München GmbH

User Reviews

Good example of New German Cinema

"Mein Bruder der Vampir" is a good example of New German Cinema. Young directors like Sven Taddicken leave behind or use deliberately the traditions of German, European or American cinema, combining the best of all worlds without being eclectic. Taddicken and Pacht did not try to copy one style, one manner of storytelling or other things successful WHEN DONE BY NON-GERMANS. Instead, it's a uniquely German film, because it combines so many influences and succeeds in creating a single new style. On the other hand, neither is the comedy dominating the plot, nor are the tragic moments too earnest or morally laden - although the conclusion of the film may be too daring for some people. Another great film by a great upcoming director - watch out for Sven Taddicken!

A strong 8 out of 10.