A Stroll to Syracuse (2026)
The verdict
A Stroll to Syracuse has only just arrived, so the German film's ratings are still finding their level. At a brisk 97 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight.
Story
In the middle of his life, Paul Gompitz from Rostock makes the decision to travel to Syracuse in Sicily. He is driven to follow in the footsteps of the poet Johann Gottlieb Seume. But: Paul lives in the GDR, behind the most annoying border in the world. His plan is impossible by legal means. So he has to prepare an escape.
Good to know
| Runtime | 97 min — short |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | German |
Director
Lars Jessen
Cast
Charly Hübner
Paul Gompitz
Lina Beckmann
Anne Gompitz
Thorsten Merten
Jens Münchow
Bootsmann Peter
Tom Jahn
Christian Näthe
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A Stroll to Syracuse is a German film (Drama / Comedy).