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Christian Ditter’s Momo Debuts at Munich Premiere Ahead of Oct. 2 Release

The new adaptation reframes Michael Ende’s time parable for today’s attention economy with a contemporary visual language.

Overview

  • Alexa Goodall, 13, leads the German production as Momo alongside Martin Freeman, who appears as Meister Hora.
  • The film held its city premiere at Munich’s Mathäser-Kino, following a world premiere at the Zurich Film Festival a day earlier.
  • German theatrical release is scheduled for 2 October 2025, with Constantin Film backing the rollout.
  • Coverage highlights a modernized approach that introduces tech-inflected Grey figures and updated design choices.
  • Early reactions praise Goodall’s performance and the story’s relevance, while at least one major review criticizes the film for diluting the book’s core message.