United States / Sep 27, 2025 / New York Film Festival
1h 29min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
On the set of a turbulent shoot of a Medea adaptation in Senegal, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou. Months later, they meet again at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Old feelings resurface, but a racist incident unsettles their reunion. Tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing. While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Darja Mahotkin | Franziska |
| Maj-Britt Klenke | Mareike |
| Merdan Karataş | Kaan Kılıç |
| Felix Maria Zeppenfeld | Schneider |
| Mélanie Fouché | Élodie Korman |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Gavagai |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Sutor Kolonko, Good Fortune Films |
| Release date | 30 aprile 2026 |
| Writer | Ulrich Köhler |
| Cinematography | Patrick Orth |
| Assistant directors | Ulrich Köhler |
| Camera operators | Patrick Orth |
| Additional photography | Patrick Orth |
Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Sep 28, 2025 / Zurich Film Festival
Germany / Sep 29, 2025 / Filmfest Hamburg
Austria / Oct 18, 2025 / Vienna International Film Festival
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Australia / May 08, 2026 / HSBC German Film Festival
Theatrical release
Germany / Apr 30, 2026 / 12
Austria / May 22, 2026
France / Jul 08, 2026
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