The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch 2018
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SplatThe young Orthodox Jew, Motti Wolkenbruch, finds himself at a turning point. His beloved mother wants him to get married and presents one marriage candidate after the other. Unfortunately none of the woman pleases him, because they all look just like her. The situation gets even more complicated, when Motti secretly falls in love with the non-Jewish girl Laura, a so-called Shiksa.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Laura
as Motti
as Mrs. Silberzweig
as Tate Moishe Wolkenbruch
as Mame Judith Wolkenbruch
as Lecturer
as Dana Wolkenbruch
as Optician
as Schmulik
as Michèle Blattgrün
Director:
Writer:
Thomas Meyer
Stars:
Noémie Schmidt, Joel Basman, Sunnyi Melles, Udo Samel, Inge Maux, Alexander Seibt, Oriana Schrage, Philippe Graber, Kamil Krejčí, Lena Kalisch,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Laura
as Motti
as Mrs. Silberzweig
as Tate Moishe Wolkenbruch
as Mame Judith Wolkenbruch
as Lecturer
as Dana Wolkenbruch
as Optician
as Schmulik
as Michèle Blattgrün
as Mrs. Süsskind
as Jael
as Rabbi Jonathan
as Malka, Rabbi's wife
as Sternlicht, opticien
as Mr. Bernstein
as Yossi
as Mrs. Freudenberg
as Mr. Süsskind
as Bube Wolkenbruch
as Mrs. Bernstein
as Paramedic
as Ruth Wolkenbruch
as Esoteric
as Audi driver
as Schlote Wolkenbruch
as Rabbi Wolf
as Bracha Freudenberg
as David Wolkenbruch
as Jitzhak Satyananda
as Bracha (english voice)
as Wanda's boyfriend (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Wanda (uncredited)
as Receptionist (uncredited)
as Doctor on maternity ward (uncredited)
as Jewish man (uncredited)
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