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‘Das Kanu des Manitu’ Debuts with Nostalgic Callbacks and Unexpected Twist

For his first follow-up in 24 years, Herbig has cast prominent women in leading parts, leaned into contemporary humor, reintroduced a cherished sidekick to address past criticisms.

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Overview

  • The long-awaited sequel 'Das Kanu des Manitu' had its world premiere in Munich on August 12 before opening nationwide on August 14.
  • A surprise backstory twist involving the lead character has been reported by Bild, but it has not been corroborated by independent sources.
  • New strong female roles played by Jessica Schwarz and Jasmin Schwiers signal a move to update the story’s cast dynamics.
  • Herbig publicly defended the return of Winnetouch as an intentionally progressive choice from the original comedy.
  • Hella Brice, widow of Pierre Brice, commended the film’s mix of comedic silliness and unexpected depth after attending an early screening.