Sternenberg (2004): Cast & Plot
Sternenberg is a 2004 romantic comedy directed by Christoph Schaub, starring Mathias Gnädinger as Franz Engi, Sara Capretti and Hanspeter Müller. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Christoph Schaub
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Langfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sternenberg About?
The premise of Sternenberg without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After thirty years away, Franz Engi returns to his native village to discover that most families have left and the local school faces imminent closure. Determined to keep the school and teacher Eva employed, he hatches an unconventional plan to rally the community and preserve the institution.
Sternenberg Cast & Characters
Mathias Gnädinger leads the cast as Franz Engi, with Sara Capretti as Eva Joos and Hanspeter Müller as Walter Jauch. Directed by Christoph Schaub; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christoph Schaub
- Mathias Gnädinger as Franz Engi
- Sara Capretti as Eva Joos
- Hanspeter Müller as Walter Jauch
- Walo Lüönd as Hans Grob
Also Starring in Sternenberg
· 4 more- Daniel Rohr Oskar Freudiger
- Stephen Sikder Babu Sivaganeshan
- Stephanie Glaser
- Ettore Cella
More from Christoph Schaub
More films directed by Christoph Schaub: Architecture of Infinity, Amur senza fin, Lullaby Ride and Julia’s Disappearance.
Sternenberg Plot Summary
What happens in Sternenberg from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Franz Engi, Mathias Gnädinger returns after thirty years to his hometown Sternenberg, a small, isolated village in the Töss Valley. He finds the primary school at risk of closing because there are only a handful of students, a situation that would cost the village its teacher and its daily heartbeat.
Eva Joos, Sara Capretti is his daughter and the teacher at the school. She has long-claimed that her father never cared for his family and she does not want to meet him. Her stance creates a personal obstacle for Franz, who is carrying a secret that could change everything.
Full summary
The whole story of Sternenberg, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sternenberg?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the village Franz Engi returns to after thirty years away?
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Sternenberg FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sternenberg, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sternenberg?
Sternenberg runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Sternenberg released?
Sternenberg was released on April 22, 2004.
Who directed Sternenberg?
Sternenberg was directed by Christoph Schaub.
More films by Christoph Schaub Who is in the cast of Sternenberg?
Sternenberg stars Mathias Gnädinger as Franz Engi, Sara Capretti as Eva Joos and Hanspeter Müller as Walter Jauch, among 8 credited actors.
Does Sternenberg have a post-credit scene?
No. Sternenberg has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sternenberg in?
The original language of Sternenberg is German.
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