Momo (2025 film)
A fantasy film about an orphan who fights time thieves.
Momo is a 2025 English-language German fantasy film written and directed by Christian Ditter, adapting Michael Ende's 1973 novel of the same name. The film stars Alexa Goodall as the title character, an orphan girl with a gift for listening who confronts time-stealing corporate agents. It had its world premiere at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival and was released theatrically in Germany and German-speaking Switzerland on 2 October 2025.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Christian Ditter
- Producer
- Christian Becker
- Based On
- Momo by Michael Ende
- Starring
- Alexa Goodall · de · Alexa Goodall / Araloyin Oshunremi / Kim Bodnia / Claes Bang / Laura Haddock / Jennifer Amaka Pettersson / David Schütter / Martin Freeman
- Music
- Fil Eisler
- Cinematography
- Christian Rein
- Editing
- Sandy Saffeels / Friedemann Schmidt
- Production Companies
- Rat Pack Filmproduktion / Westside Filmproduktion / Constantin Film / Pakt Media
- Distributor
- Constantin Film
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The film was developed by producer Christian Becker for Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Westside Filmproduktion and Constantin Film in collaboration with Pakt Media. Alexa Goodall was cast as the young orphan Momo, with a main cast including Araloyin Oshunremi, Kim Bodnia, Claes Bang, Laura Haddock, Jennifer Amaka Pettersson, David Schütter and Martin Freeman. Fil Eisler composed the score, Christian Rein served as cinematographer, and the film was edited by Sandy Saffeels and Friedemann Schmidt. Filming took place on location in Croatia and Slovenia, with the Pula Arena used as Momo's home.
Reader's Guide
Momo (2025) is one of several adaptations of Michael Ende's novel, following a 1986 live-action film and a 2001 animated feature. The project was described as one of Rat Pack's most ambitious, and the novel has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide. Critical reception was mixed: Variety's Carlos Aguilar found the film visually enticing but criticized its superficial treatment of themes and characters, while OutNow's Petra Schrackmann praised the fantasy effects but noted a cold tone and felt the adaptation targeted social-media self-optimization rather than the novel's critique of capitalism. The film's plot centers on a corporation of grey-clad agents who persuade people to save time in a time bank, only for Momo to discover the time is being stolen.
Did You Know?
- The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival during the gala section.
- The Pula Arena in Croatia was used as the filming location for Momo's home.
- The film's running time is listed as 92 minutes on the official Michael Ende site and 91 minutes on the OutNow film page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Momo (2025 film)?
It is a 91-minute German fantasy film written and directed by Christian Ditter, bringing Michael Ende's 1973 novel to the screen. The story follows an orphan girl who must face off against corporate agents that drain people's time.
Who plays Momo in the 2025 film?
Alexa Goodall stars as the title character, portraying the young orphan at the center of the story.
What is Momo's special gift in the 2025 film?
Momo has a remarkable talent for truly listening to others, a quality that becomes her greatest weapon against the time-stealing agents.
When and where did Momo (2025) premiere?
The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival before entering German and Swiss cinemas on 2 October 2025.
Is Momo (2025) in German or English?
Although it is a German production, the film is performed entirely in English.
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