9 to 22 March 2025
Kult Kino: Toni Erdmann

Kult Kino is a monthly film programme co-presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore and The Projector. Featuring classic and award-winning German films from the Goethe-Institut catalogue at an affordable ticket price, the programme offers celebrated German cinema to all.

3 Screenings Only: Sun 9 March, Tue 18 March, Sat 22 March

Special $6 ticket price for all shows

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Film Synopsis

59 Wins & 85 Nominations

2017 Oscar & Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film

When the fun-loving Winfried decides to visit his stern, business-minded daughter Ines in Bucharest, the two end up clashing and Ines asks her father to go home. But Winfried decides to stay, taking on the role of Toni Erdmann, Winfried‘s bolder alter- ego who, posing as a life coach, decides to finally break down the barrier between himself and his daughter.

Year 2016
Runtime 162 min
Rating M18. Sexual Scene and Nudity.
Language German
Subtitles English
Director Maren Ade
Producer Maren Ade, Jonas Dornbach, Janine Jackowski, Michel Merkt
Cinematographer Patrick Orth
Cast Peter Simonischek, Sandra Hüller, Michael Wittenborn

Awards

Cannes Film Festival (2016)
- Palme d'Or (nominated)
- FIPRESCI Prize

European Film Awards (2016)
- European Actress (Sandra Hüller)
- European Actor (Peter Simonischek)
- European Director (Maren Ade)
- European Screenwriter (Maren Ade)
- European Film
- European University Film Award (nominated)

German Film Awards (2017)
- Outstanding Feature Film 
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Peter Simonischek)
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Sandra Hüller)
- Best Direction
- Best Screenplay
- Best Editing