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‘Der Schuh des Manitu’ Named Germany’s Most-Visited Film Since 2000

The FFA report highlights the 2001 comedy’s 11.7 million ticket sales and anticipates the sequel’s August 2025 release.

Michael „Bully“ Herbig

Overview

  • The Filmförderungsanstalt (FFA) confirms Michael Herbig's 2001 comedy 'Der Schuh des Manitu' as the most-visited German film since 2000, with over 11.7 million tickets sold.
  • The film ranks third among all international releases in Germany since 2000, following 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.'
  • Herbig's other comedy, '(T)Raumschiff Surprise – Periode 1,' secured second place among German films, selling over 9.1 million tickets.
  • The FFA report, presented at the KINO 2025 trade fair, emphasized the critical role of children's films in the success of Germany's domestic cinema market.
  • The sequel, 'Das Kanu des Manitu,' featuring returning cast members Christian Tramitz and Rick Kavanian, is set to premiere in August 2025, with attention on how updated cultural sensitivities are reflected.