THE DOOR-TO-DOOR BOOKSTORE (PG)
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DIRECTOR: Ngo The Chau
CAST: Christoph Maria Herbst, Edin Hasanovic, Ronald Zehrfeld
COUNTRY: Germany
LANGUAGE: German with English subtitles
GENRE: Dramedy, Family
CLASSIFICATION: PG – Mild themes and violence
RUN TIME: 98 mins
THE DOOR-TO-DOOR BOOKSTORE (PG)
Carl’s life runs like clockwork as he delivers books to loyal customers. His well-ordered life is turned upside down when cheerful nine-year-old, Schascha, decides to join him but when Carl unexpectedly loses his job, it is Schascha who helps him piece his life back together.
Based on the best-selling novel by Carsten Henn, which was inspired by a real bookstore in Aachen, THE DOOR-TO-DOOR BOOKSTORE is a charming and heartfelt ode to books and readers.
Every day, in the back room of a bookshop Carl Kollhoff (Christoph Maria Herbst) carefully wraps books in paper to personally deliver to his regular customers in town.
Books are the greatest joy of the shy older man, who lives for the printed word. Although he avoids contact with other people, he knows his loyal customers’ preferences and takes pride in selecting the perfect story for each of them.
One day, curious nine-year-old Schascha follows him on one of his rounds and Carl reluctantly accepts his new companion.
But Schascha quickly wins the hearts of Carl’s regular customers and turns their lives upside down, while also helping Carl break out of his closed world.
‘A film for the whole family, from preschoolers to great-grandmothers: with humour, heart and emotion.’
– Filmstarts
WINNER | Best Actor, Bavarian Film Awards 2025
Official Selection | Hamburg Film Festival
Ticket Prices
Full: $19
Conc/Student: $17
Under 18: $12
Group 8: $14
BREC CineSaver Pass
One Pass, Five Entries
Full: $85
Concession/Student: $75
For the best value on your film tickets, purchase a BREC CineSaver Pass, valid for 5 entries to any BREC International Film Festival Winter 2025 screening.
BREC CineSaver Passes can be purchased online, or via the BREC Box Office on 1300 661 272.
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