Il est de retour (2015)

Adolf Hitler wakes up in the 21st century. He quickly gains media attention, but while Germany finds him hilarious and charming, Hitler makes some serious observations about society.

Director:

David Wnendt

Writers:

David Wnendt, Mizzi Meyer

Stars:

Oliver Masucci, Thomas M. Köppl, Marc-Marvin Israel

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Oliver Masucci	...	Adolf Hitler
Thomas M. Köppl	...	Benimmcoach
Marc-Marvin Israel	...	Fußballjunge
David Gebigke	...	Fußballjunge
Paul Busche	...	Fußballjunge
Fabian Busch	...	Fabian Sawatzki
Gerdy Zint	...	Pantomime
Nancy Maria Brüning	...	Mutter mit Kinderwagen
Lars Rudolph	...	Kioskbesitzer
Hauke Schmidt	...	Comedy Autor
Franziska Wulf	...	Krömeier
Christoph Maria Herbst	...	Christoph Sensenbrink
Thomas Thieme	...	Senderchef Kärrner
Katja Riemann	...	Katja Bellini
Michael Ostrowski	...	Rico Mancello

Storyline

Adolf Hitler wakes up in the 21st century. He quickly gains media attention, but while Germany finds him hilarious and charming, Hitler makes some serious observations about society.

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Plot Keywords:

hitler | germany | time traveler | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Constantin Film [Germany] Official Facebook

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

8 October 2015 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Il est de retour

Filming Locations:

Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

€2,956,960 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mythos Film, Claussen Wöbke Putz Filmproduktion, Constantin Film Produktion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the footage of modern-day's politics former lead of the green party "Bündnis 90-Die Grünen", Renate Künast and the lead of the Social democratic party SPD, Sigmar Gabriel are seen. In the original book Hitler gets his own talk show, of which Renate Künast is the first guest. Also he talks of Sigmar Gabriel in the book as well, when he asks Hitler, if he wants to join their party.

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Goofs

In his voiceover Hitler mentioned that he will write a second great book. However the book he is writing in the movie can't be his second, as he wrote and released not only two parts of his famous book "Mein Kampf" in 1924-1926 and a brochure "My way to the new raise" in 1927, but also a manuscript as a sequel to "Mein Kampf" in 1928, this however wasn't released while Hitler was alive as it might have revealed to many plans of Hitlers foreign policy. It was released after his death in the 1960s (unauthorized) and in the 2000s (authorized).

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Quotes

Adolf Hitler: Even Poland still exists!

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Crazy Credits

During the first closing credits news reports about racism in Europe are showed.

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Connections

References The Great Dictator (1940)

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Soundtracks

At The Ball
Written by Wojciech Kilar
(C) & (P) Parry Music

User Reviews

Must see

"Er ist wieder da": he is back again in English is a MUST SEE. First of all it is a really good insight in how Hitler influenced the German people and finally gained their trust. It is black humor but one of a amazing reality at that time and with a bitter similarity with the social status in Germany and Holland due to the huge flow of asylum seekers. A film to see for the young and the old. and good to see with your children ( like we did) Do'nt be foled by frustrated reviewers who have an opinion without having seen the movie. ( I call this " the Caligula " syndrome ,also one of the most underrated movies of all time: showing the reality of history !!!)