Stella and the Star of the Orient (2008)
What child doesn’t dream of finding some secret door to the past! For Stella, a sassy 10-year-old, this dream comes true when she finds a magic wardrobe that transports her back to the early 20th century. There she must find a precious stone, the “Star of the Orient”, and ward off criminals who also want the treasure. Both haunting in its dream-like atmosphere and rousing through its spirited young protagonists, the film sweeps youngsters into a magical story of friendship and discovery.
Director: Erna Schmidt
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Laura Berschuck as Stella |
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Hanna Schwamborn as Clementine |
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Julius Römer as Gustav |
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Axel Prahl as Kleinheinz |
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Gabriela Maria Schmeide as Stellas Mutter |
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Tim Wilde as Stellas Vater |
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Uwe Kockisch as Clementines Vater |
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Hans Martin Stier as Dr. Lodeus |
| Writing | Martin Dolejš | Writer |
| Directing | Erna Schmidt | Director |
| Production | Heike Lagé | Executive Producer |