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Der Schimmelreiter (2026)

Movie

Drama

North Friesland today: After the death of his father-in-law, Hauke Haien takes on two important roles in coastal protection - dyke count and director of coastal protection. Professionally, Hauke is the best man for the job; he is a visionary who lives and thinks in harmony with nature. Only people are not his cup of tea. As a loner, Hauke hardly knows how to inspire an audience and win over fellow campaigners. His warnings about the effects of climate change are dismissed as hysteria in the village, even though the coastal inhabitants know that a drastic change of course in climate policy is unavoidable. Fortunately for Hauke, his wife Elke supports him. She manages to make him heard. But Hauke does not enjoy his success for long, because when it becomes known that his plans are much more radical, he is met with incomprehension and anger. Resistance and pressure wear on him. Disaster can no longer be averted.

Franziska Meletzky Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 5, 2026
Budget
$2.0M
IMDb
tt38517861
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Language
Studio
B+M Entertainment, WHee Film, Gretchenfilm,

Cast

Max Hubacher Max Hubacher Hauke Haien Olga von Luckwald Elke Haien Annette Frier Annette Frier Elina Leitl Nico Holonics Nico Holonics Joshua Jagersberger Joshua Jagersberger Carsten Ramona Kunze-Libnow Ramona Kunze-Libnow Christoph Glaubacker Christoph Glaubacker Iven Harald Windisch Harald Windisch Kriemhild Hamann Emanuel Fellmer Emanuel Fellmer Malte, Tierarzt Josephine Bloéb Josephine Bloéb Clara Till Firit Till Firit Klaas Haders Imke Siebert erwachsene Wienke Tim Ehlert Tim Ehlert Stabsleiter Margarethe Tiesel Margarethe Tiesel Brigitte Lisa Hofer Lisa Hofer Vollina Peterson

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Frequently asked questions

What is Der Schimmelreiter about?
North Friesland today: After the death of his father-in-law, Hauke Haien takes on two important roles in coastal protection - dyke count and director of coastal protection. Professionally, Hauke is the best man for the job; he is a visionary who lives and thinks in harmony with nature. Only people are not his cup of tea. As a loner, Hauke hardly knows how to inspire an audience and win over fellow campaigners. His warnings about the effects of climate change are dismissed as hysteria in the village, even though the coastal inhabitants know that a drastic change of course in climate policy is unavoidable. Fortunately for Hauke, his wife Elke supports him. She manages to make him heard. But Hauke does not enjoy his success for long, because when it becomes known that his plans are much more radical, he is met with incomprehension and anger. Resistance and pressure wear on him. Disaster can no longer be averted.
Who directed Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter was directed by Franziska Meletzky.
Who stars in Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter stars Max Hubacher, Olga von Luckwald, Annette Frier, Elina Leitl.
When was Der Schimmelreiter released?
Der Schimmelreiter is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch Der Schimmelreiter?
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