Zweiohrküken
Encyclopedia
Zweiohrküken is a 2009 German romantic comedy film
, written, produced
and directed
by Til Schweiger
. A sequel to 2007's Keinohrhasen
(Rabbit Without Ears), it was co-written by Anika Decker and Schweiger, starring Schweiger and Nora Tschirner
as former yellow press reporter Ludo and his girlfriend Anna.
Produced by Barefoot Films and Warner Bros.
, the film premiered in theaters across Germany and Austria on December 3, 2009.
After a number of provocations, Ludo beats Ralf in a restaurant, and angrily leaves Anna. Even though the two still strongly care for each other, they end up sleeping with their respective ex-lovers. Ralf confesses that he never stopped loving Anna, but she rejects him and tells Ludo what happened. Even though Ludo has cheated on her as well, he angrily argues that she herself told him that, unlike men, women do not actually sleep with someone without feelings being involved. Anna begs him to come home, but he only says that he has no home any more, and leaves.
Meanwhile, Ludo's best friend Moritz desperately tries to get more successful with women, and ends up in a number of absurd situations. In the end, he meets a young and beautiful sex-addict
named Lana.
After a few weeks, Anna receives a letter from Ludo, who has travelled back to the place where they spent their first and only vacation together. He writes that he misses her terribly, and that he wants nothing more than come back, have children, and spend the rest of his life with her. Anna follows him and finds him on a lonely beach, where she tells him that she wants a "little Ludo" before they can talk about a "little Anna". In the end, they return home together.
A further sequel is planned.
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
, written, produced
Film producer
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and directed
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by Til Schweiger
Til Schweiger
Tilman Valentin "Til" Schweiger is a German actor, director, and producer.He is one of Germany’s most successful filmmakers. Since 1968, when the FFA started counting, no other German actor has drawn more people to the cinemas. He runs his own production company, Barefoot Films, in Berlin.-Early...
. A sequel to 2007's Keinohrhasen
Keinohrhasen
Keinohrhasen ,lit: No Ear Rabbits, is a 2007 German romantic comedy film, written, produced and directed by Til Schweiger...
(Rabbit Without Ears), it was co-written by Anika Decker and Schweiger, starring Schweiger and Nora Tschirner
Nora Tschirner
Nora Marie Tschirner is a German actress and television and radio presenter.-Early life:Nora Tschirner was born in East Berlin to the documentary film director Joachim Tschirner and the radio journalist Waltraud Tschirner. She grew up with her two older brothers in the East Berlin suburb Pankow...
as former yellow press reporter Ludo and his girlfriend Anna.
Produced by Barefoot Films and Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
, the film premiered in theaters across Germany and Austria on December 3, 2009.
Plot
Ludo Decker and Anna Gotzlowski have been living together for two years. Everyday routine has set in, with Ludo neglecting his household responsibilities much to Anna's dislike, while he is in turn annoyed by her constant complaining. When Ludo runs into his former lover Marie in the disco, and Anna's old boyfriend Ralf comes to stay in their flat for a few days, the young couple faces serious jealousy and doubt in their relationship. Anna secretly reads Ludo's phone messages, while he in turn stumbles upon "The List", an account of Anna's former lovers -- including Ralf, who scores better than Ludo does.After a number of provocations, Ludo beats Ralf in a restaurant, and angrily leaves Anna. Even though the two still strongly care for each other, they end up sleeping with their respective ex-lovers. Ralf confesses that he never stopped loving Anna, but she rejects him and tells Ludo what happened. Even though Ludo has cheated on her as well, he angrily argues that she herself told him that, unlike men, women do not actually sleep with someone without feelings being involved. Anna begs him to come home, but he only says that he has no home any more, and leaves.
Meanwhile, Ludo's best friend Moritz desperately tries to get more successful with women, and ends up in a number of absurd situations. In the end, he meets a young and beautiful sex-addict
Hypersexuality
Hypersexuality is extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity. Hypersexuality is typically associated with lowered sexual inhibitions. Although hypersexuality can be caused by some medical conditions or medications, in most cases the cause is unknown...
named Lana.
After a few weeks, Anna receives a letter from Ludo, who has travelled back to the place where they spent their first and only vacation together. He writes that he misses her terribly, and that he wants nothing more than come back, have children, and spend the rest of his life with her. Anna follows him and finds him on a lonely beach, where she tells him that she wants a "little Ludo" before they can talk about a "little Anna". In the end, they return home together.
A further sequel is planned.
Cast
- Til SchweigerTil SchweigerTilman Valentin "Til" Schweiger is a German actor, director, and producer.He is one of Germany’s most successful filmmakers. Since 1968, when the FFA started counting, no other German actor has drawn more people to the cinemas. He runs his own production company, Barefoot Films, in Berlin.-Early...
as Ludo Decker - Nora TschirnerNora TschirnerNora Marie Tschirner is a German actress and television and radio presenter.-Early life:Nora Tschirner was born in East Berlin to the documentary film director Joachim Tschirner and the radio journalist Waltraud Tschirner. She grew up with her two older brothers in the East Berlin suburb Pankow...
as Anna Gotzlowski - Matthias SchweighöferMatthias SchweighöferMatthias Schweighöfer is a German actor. He is sometimes credited as Matthias Schweighofer.Born in Anklam, East Germany, Schweighöfer attended the renowned acting school Hochschule für Schauspielkunst "Ernst Busch", but dropped out after one year...
as Moritz - Ken DukenKen DukenKen Duken is a German actor.Ken Duken is the third child of film and stage actress Christina Loeb; his father is a doctor. Duken never attended a drama school but took courses in drama, including under James Reynold...
as Ralf - Edita Malovčić as Marie
- Emma Tiger SchweigerEmma Tiger SchweigerEmma Tiger Schweiger , also known as Emma Schweiger, is a German child actress. She is the known for playing the role of Cheyenne Blue in 2007 film Keinohrhasen and its 2009 sequel Zweiohrküken and the role of Magdalena in Kokowääh, all directed by her father Til Schweiger.- Family :Emma Tiger...
as Cheyenne-Blue - Annika Ernst as Judith
- Pegah Ferydoni as Lana
- Jasmin GeratJasmin GeratJasmin Gerat is a German actress.Gerat is the daughter of a German mother and Turkish father. In 1994 she won the Bravo-Girl competition. The next year, she placed second in The Look of the Year competition for models...
as Caro - Heiner LauterbachHeiner LauterbachHeiner Lauterbach is a German actor.- Life and work :Heiner Lauterbach was married to German actress Katja Flint who is the mother of his son Oscar . Later he had a relationship with Jenny Elvers. Since 7 September 2001 he has been married to Viktoria Skaf. They have two children: Maya and Vito...
as Herb - Uwe OchsenknechtUwe OchsenknechtUwe Adam Ochsenknecht is a German actor and singer.-Work:Films Uwe Ochsenknecht has starred in include Schtonk!, Das Boot and the TV miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune.-Personal life:...
as Dr. Eisenberger - Karoline Schuch as Lena
- Luna Marie SchweigerLuna SchweigerLuna Marie Schweiger is a German child actress. She is the best known for her role of young Anna Gotzlowki in 2007 film Keinohrhasen and its 2009 sequel Zweiohrküken, directed by her father Til Schweiger.- Family :...
as young Anna - Valentin Florian SchweigerValentin SchweigerValentin Florian Schweiger is a German child actor. He is the best known for his role of young Ludo Decker in 2007 film Keinohrhasen and its 2009 sequel Zweiohrküken, directed by his father Til Schweiger.- Family :...
as young Ludo - Lilli Camille SchweigerLilli SchweigerLilli Camille Schweiger is a German child actress. She is the best known for her performances in 2007 film Keinohrhasen and its 2009 sequel Zweiohrküken, directed by her father Til Schweiger.- Family :...
as young Ludo - Thomas Heinze as the beauty surgeon
- Thomas KretschmannThomas KretschmannThomas Kretschmann is a German actor best known for playing Leutnant Hans Von Witzland in the 1993 film Stalingrad, Hauptmann Wilm Hosenfeld in The Pianist, Hermann Fegelein in Der Untergang, and Captain Englehorn in the 2005 remake of King Kong.-Early life:Kretschmann was born in Dessau, former...
as himself - Wladimir KlitschkoWladimir KlitschkoWladimir Klitschko is a Ukrainian heavyweight boxer. Klitschko is the WBA , IBF, WBO Super, IBO & Ring Magazine Champion. His older brother Vitali Klitschko is the current WBC champion...
as himself - Yvonne CatterfeldYvonne CatterfeldYvonne Catterfeld is a German singer, actress and TV host.-Biography:Catterfeld was born in Erfurt, Thuringia, then in East Germany, in 1979. At the age of 15 she started playing the piano and the flute, simultaneously taking first dance and vocal lessons...
as herself - Johannes B. KernerJohannes B. KernerJohannes Baptist Kerner is a German TV personality best known as a sportscaster.Kerner was raised in Hersel, Germany in a Catholic household...
as himself