Where to see it
47 screenings in 16 cities
9 screenings in Köln
About
In the 1980s, a father gives his wife's weight the blame for his setbacks, and the arguments weigh on the family.
It is the 1980s, and Ela is growing up in a small town in West Germany. Her father, Werner, holds her mother Cornelia's body weight responsible for the setbacks he experiences at work and in society. The arguments about this increasingly weigh on the family's life together. Werner decides that Cornelia has to lose weight. Cornelia suffers under the situation, while Ela finds herself caught between her parents. The story is told from the daughter's perspective. The film is based on Daniela Dröscher's novel. Rosalie Thomass plays Cornelia, Golo Euler plays Werner and Elise Lindner plays Ela.
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Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Rosalie Thomassas Cornelia
Golo Euleras Werner
Elise Lindneras Ela
Rainer Laupichleras Grandpa Adam
Anneke Kim Sarnauas Aunt Lu
Juliane Köhleras Martha Oma
Johanna Gastdorfas Grandma Ella
Ulrich Brandhoffas Erich Engel
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Aron Lehmann
- Written by
- Daniela Dröscher, Rosalie Thomass
- Countries
- Germany
- Studios
- Tobis Film, ZDF
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 42 minutes
- Language
- German
- In German cinemas
- Since 7 November 2026
Questions
How long is Lügen über meine Mutter?
1 hour 42 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 2 minutes.
Where can I see Lügen über meine Mutter?
There are 47 screenings at 22 cinemas in 16 cities, most in Köln (9), Neuss (7) and Leipzig (6). Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Lügen über meine Mutter in?
Lügen über meine Mutter is in German. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).
Who is in Lügen über meine Mutter?
Rosalie Thomass plays Cornelia, with Golo Euler, Elise Lindner, Rainer Laupichler, Anneke Kim Sarnau and Juliane Köhler.
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