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Wigald (2006): Cast

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Wigald is a 2006 short film directed by Timon Modersohn, starring Tom Schilling, Manfred Zapatka and Dietrich Hollinderbäumer. It runs 12 minutes.

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Wigald (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
12 min
Director
Timon Modersohn
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wigald About?

The premise of Wigald without spoilers.

Poet Wigald prepares to end his life, but his estranged father arrives, hoping to reconnect while his own marriage falls apart. Their tense conversation ends when Wigald collapses and is rushed to intensive care. In the hospital, the fractured family gathers, yet the parents’ lingering conflicts dominate concern for their son’s condition.

Wigald Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • dark comedy
  • dark humor
  • defibrillation
  • tape recorder
  • vomiting
  • oven
  • note
  • suicide attempt
  • gun
  • suicidal
  • accidental death
  • accidental fall
+18 more
  • split lip
  • scaffolding
  • jump out of window
  • psychiatrist
  • death threat
  • defibrillator
  • unfaithful wife
  • husband wife relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • hospital
  • kitchen
  • male vomiting
  • drinking beer
  • reference to kurt cobain
  • father son relationship
  • botched suicide
  • suicide
  • poet
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Cast & crew

Wigald Cast

Tom Schilling leads the cast, with Manfred Zapatka and Dietrich Hollinderbäumer. Directed by Timon Modersohn; 4 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Timon Modersohn: Playmaker.

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Wigald Also Known As

Also known as “维嘉德”.

Also known as
  • 维嘉德

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FAQ

Wigald FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Wigald, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wigald?

Wigald runs 12 minutes.

When was Wigald released?

Wigald was released on January 24, 2006.

Who directed Wigald?

Wigald was directed by Timon Modersohn.

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Who is in the cast of Wigald?

Wigald stars Tom Schilling, Manfred Zapatka and Dietrich Hollinderbäumer, among 4 credited actors.

Does Wigald have a post-credit scene?

No. Wigald has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Wigald in?

The original language of Wigald is German.

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