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Momo Returns to German Cinemas on Oct. 2 in Contemporary Remake

The film reframes Michael Ende’s classic as a timely parable about stolen time under modern pressures.

Overview

  • German theatrical release is set for October 2, marking the first new feature adaptation since the 1986 film.
  • Alexa Goodall, 13, makes her first lead film appearance as Momo, with Martin Freeman portraying the timekeeper Meister Hora.
  • An international cast includes Araloyin Oshunremi, Laura Haddock, Kim Bodnia, and Claes Bang, with Germany’s David Schütter playing Brutus.
  • The story follows an orphan who confronts shadowy time thieves recast as a powerful force draining people’s hours without revealing key plot turns.
  • The remake highlights themes of greed and the commodification of time, positioning the fantasy as a message-driven work for adults as well as children.