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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Family
Votes4
DirectorErna Schmidt
WritersMartin Dolejš
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsStella and the Star of the Orient
About Stella and the Star of the Orient
What child doesn’t dream of finding some secret door to the past! For Stella, a sassy 10-year-old, this dream comes true when she finds a magic wardrobe that transports her back to the early 20th century. There she must find a precious stone, the “Star of the Orient”, and ward off criminals who also want the treasure. Both haunting in its dream-like atmosphere and rousing through its spirited young protagonists, the film sweeps youngsters into a magical story of friendship and discovery.
Directed by Erna Schmidt, Stella and the Star of the Orient leans on a strong ensemble — Laura Berschuck, Hanna Schwamborn, Julius Römer — 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 adventure titles of 2008.
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