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Cast
Johannes Silberschneider
as Herr Huf (segment "Himmelbett")
Billie Zöckler
as Frau Huf (segment "Himmelbett")
Annika Kuhl
as Lene (segment "Himmelbett")
Jacques Breuer
as Herr Mehring (segment "Sabotage")
Oliver Bürgin
as Klaus (segment "Sabotage")
Sarah Camp
as Colleague Berta (segment "Sabotage")
Lilly Forgách
as Frau Gruber (segment "Sabotage")
Matthias Grundig
as Penner (segment "Sabotage")
Sandra Hüller
as Beatrice (segment "Sabotage")
Udo Kroschwald
as Brigadeführer (segment "Sabotage")
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes3
DirectorMichael Chauvistré, Heike Wasem, Elena Álvarez, Andi Niessner, Livia Vogt
WritersElena Álvarez, Doris Dörrie
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMidsommar Stories
About Midsommar Stories
Tells the stories of a few people who are driven by different dreams, needs, and fears. At some point or another in their lives, IKEA plays a fateful role - in a comical or tragic way.
Directed by Michael Chauvistré, Heike Wasem, Elena Álvarez, Andi Niessner, Livia Vogt, Midsommar Stories leans on a strong ensemble — Johannes Silberschneider, Billie Zöckler, Annika Kuhl — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1999.
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