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Automärchen (1983)

1983-06-16 · 1h 38m · DE
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This quirky episodic comedy weaves together three plotlines centered around the employees of a car garage, with some unexpected fairytale elements to get things moving. A woodland fairy convinces shy bookkeeper Piel to suddenly start driving his Trabi far above the speed limit. Manager Neumann sells his soul to a black cat in order to purchase a more respectable vehicle. And a spirit named "Car Accident" offers to warn owner Sengebusch about upcoming traffic accidents so he can make money by always being the first on the scene.

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Erwin StrankaDirector, Writer

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Kurt BöweKurt BöweKalle SengebuschMichèle MarianMichèle MarianHeidelindeFred DelmareFred DelmareServiererWerner PfeiferWerner PfeiferMüller-BreithauptBarbara DittusBarbara DittusErnieKarin DüwelKarin DüwelSchwangereMarylu PoolmanMarylu PoolmanHilde SengebuschRoman KaminskiRoman KaminskiHorst WeinheimerHorst WeinheimerAngela BrunnerAngela BrunnerAlfred StruweAlfred StruweDorit GäblerDorit Gäbler

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Genre affinityComedy · FantasyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference380339Actor preference433298 · 433251 · 347112Country preferenceXgDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about Automärchen

What is Automärchen about?

This quirky episodic comedy weaves together three plotlines centered around the employees of a car garage, with some unexpected fairytale elements to get things moving. A woodland fairy convinces shy bookkeeper Piel to suddenly start driving his Trabi far above the speed limit. Manager Neumann sells his soul to a black cat in order to purchase a more respectable vehicle. And a spirit named "Car Accident" offers to warn owner Sengebusch about upcoming traffic accidents so he can make money by always being the first on the scene.

How long is Automärchen?

Automärchen has a runtime of 98 minutes.