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Muxmäuschenstill X Debuts with Sharp Satirical Take on Politics

The long-awaited sequel to the cult classic premieres at the Max Ophüls Festival, blending biting humor with topical references to Germany's coalition talks.

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Overview

  • Muxmäuschenstill X revisits its radical protagonist Mux, who awakens from a 20-year coma to fight for social justice with his caretaker Karsten and the 'Manifest des Muxismus.'
  • Directed by Jan Henrik Stahlberg, the film uses a mockumentary style to combine satirical fiction with documentary realism.
  • The sequel incorporates scenes referencing Germany's most recent coalition negotiations, ensuring its political critique remains highly relevant.
  • Stahlberg has prominently labeled the film 'Satire' to mitigate potential legal risks from public figures targeted in its sharp commentary.
  • Premiering as the opening film at the Max Ophüls Festival in Saarbrücken, Muxmäuschenstill X builds on the cult legacy of its predecessor with a bold and topical narrative.