POPULAR PULA
MOMO
DIRECTOR: Christian Ditter
COUNTRY: DE
YEAR/DURATION: 2026. • 91′
family, fantasy
Info
- SCREENPLAY: Christian Ditter, based on the eponymous book by Michael Ende
- CINEMATOGRAPHY: Christian Rein
- EDITORS: Sandy Saffeels, Friedemann Schmidt
- PRODUCTION DESIGN: Ralf Schreck, Eva Stiebler
- COSTUME DESIGN: Tanja Hausner
- SPECIAL EFFECTS: Dirk Lange
- VISUAL EFFECTS: Michael Wortmann
- SCORE: Fil Eisler
- CAST: Alexa Goodall, Araloyin Oshunremi, Kim Bodnia, Claes Bang, Laura Haddock, Jennifer Amaka Pettersson, David Schütter, Martin Freeman
- PRODUCER: Christian Becker
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Rat Pack Filmproduktion (DE), Westside Filmproduktion (DE), Constantin Film (DE), Pakt Media (SI, HR)
- DISTRIBUTION: Editus
Festivals and awards
Zurich Film Festival (2025)
SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience (2025) – Nomination for Best National Feature Film
Synopsis
Momo, a young orphan girl living in an old amphitheater, spends her days with her best friend Gino, helping neighbours and listening to their stories. But when a powerful corporation starts stealing everyone’s time, even Gino no longer has time for her. With the help of a mysterious tortoise and Master Hora, the guardian of time, Momo sets out on a thrilling mission to stop the time-thieves and save her friends.
Trailer
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About the director
Christian Ditter (Giessen, 1977) is a German director, producer and screenwriter. After studying at the University of Television and Film Munich, he gained recognition with the hit film French for Beginners (2006) and popular TV series such as Turkish for Beginners (2006) and Doctor’s Diary (2008). He achieved international success with The Crocodiles trilogy, which won over 50 awards worldwide. Ditter later moved into English-language productions, directing films including Love, Rosie (2014) and How to Be Single (2016). He also created and directed acclaimed streaming series such as Netflix’s Girlboss (2017) and Biohackers (2020), as well as Apple TV+’s Where’s Wanda? (2024). His recent work includes The Present (2024) and the adaptation of Michael Ende’s Momo (2026), filmed in the iconic Pula Arena.
Screenings
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- ARENA – SUNDAY 12.7.2026.
23:00
- ARENA – SUNDAY 12.7.2026.
