Persil ist auch kein Schnittlauch
Persil ist auch kein Schnittlauch

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Persil ist auch kein Schnittlauch

1978
Movie
36 min
German

Mercedes, Max, Krull, Stephan and Karin live in an apartment in Munich. Krull loves Mercedes in vain, Karin thinks boys are horrible and takes part in competitions. She wins an evening with Udo Lindenberg. Pursued by Krull, Karin and Mercedes leave the apartment. Stephan and Max are left alone. While Karin goes to the hairdresser for the evening, Mercedes meets Simon, who drives a large truck. They decide to get married and have seven children.

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Director: Erich NeunerGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

This German comedy follows the misadventures of a family attempting to get by in challenging times. Various characters find themselves in humorous predicaments as they navigate everyday life and their relationships. The narrative often relies on misunderstandings and eccentric personalities to drive the comedic situations.

Critical Reception

As a lesser-known German television film from the late 1970s, 'Persil ist auch kein Schnittlauch' did not receive widespread international critical review. Contemporary German audiences likely viewed it as a lighthearted comedic diversion typical of the era. Its reception is best understood within the context of German television programming of the period, focusing on accessible humor and relatable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • A nostalgic look at everyday German life with comedic undertones.

  • Features lighthearted humor that may appeal to fans of 1970s German television comedies.

  • The plot is straightforward and focuses on character interactions for its comedic effect.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age and niche market. However, films of this genre and era typically received positive reactions for their gentle humor and depiction of familiar life scenarios.

Fun Fact

The title 'Persil ist auch kein Schnittlauch' translates to 'Persil is also not chives,' a colloquial German expression that implies something is not what it seems or that one shouldn't be mistaken for another, often used in a humorous context.

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