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Bjarne Mädel Anchors Offbeat ARD Film 'Prange' Airing Tonight on Das Erste

The character-driven comedy adapts Andreas Altenburg’s novel under the direction of Lars Jessen.

Overview

  • The TV film broadcasts on December 10 at 20:15 on Das Erste and has been streaming in the ARD Mediathek since December 6.
  • Bjarne Mädel plays Ralf Prange, a grouchy yet big‑hearted ground‑floor neighbor in Hamburg’s Barmbek who obsessively manages parcels for his building.
  • Katharina Marie Schubert portrays Dörte, a new delivery worker who draws Prange out of his routine as he tries, awkwardly, to win her over.
  • Olli Dittrich co‑stars as neighbor Horst Rohde, introducing a comedic rivalry that fuels much of the film’s friction.
  • Reviews highlight a quirky, warm tone with recurring set‑pieces such as a Baumarkt misadventure, a meticulous package‑sorting system, and a foul‑mouthed parrot named Bernie.