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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorManfred Stelzer
WritersFitzgerald Kusz
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsHimmelsheim
About Himmelsheim
In the idyllic Bavarian village of Himmelsheim, a peaceful existence is disrupted when the German Federal Railway plans to build a high-speed rail line through their town, necessitating a massive tunnel. The construction upheaval shakes the lives of the villagers, triggering old conflicts and new rivalries. Amidst this chaos, Toni, a spirited traveler with a video mobile, becomes entangled in a love triangle involving Petra and Jonny, a driller working on the project. While most of Himmelsheim unites against the railway, the wily winemaker and council member, Münzel, secures a solution.
Directed by Manfred Stelzer, Himmelsheim leans on a strong ensemble — Sigi Zimmerschied, Elke Sommer, Hanns Zischler — 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 comedy titles of 1989.
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