Hotel Lux (2011) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Hotel Lux (2011) — In 1938 Hans Zeisig, an apolitical comedian, impersonator and cabaret actor, flees with a Russian
Hotel Lux (2011) Storyline
In 1938 Hans Zeisig, an apolitical comedian, impersonator and cabaret actor, flees with a Russian passport (instead of American, which he would have preferred) from Nazi-Berlin, and finds himself in the legendary Hotel Lux, the 'lost paradise' of the Comintern, in Moscow. Everyone believes that Zeisig is a man named Hansen, Hitler's personal astrologer. But Zeisig quickly realizes that he's gone from the frying pan into the fire. In the Hotel Lux he meets his friends Frida and later Meyer again, still passionate communists. For the three idealists an adventure between love and death begins to run his course.
Full Cast & Crew
- Michael Herbig as Hans Zeisig
- Jürgen Vogel as Siggi Meyer
- Thekla Reuten as Frida von Oorten
- Alexander Senderovich as Jeschow
- Valeriy Grishko as Josef Stalin
- Juraj Kukura as Wassili Ulrich
- Friedrich Karl Praetorius as Jan Hansen
- Thomas Thieme as Georgi Dimitroff
- Sebastian Blomberg as Karl-Heinz Müller
- Axel Wandtke as Walter Ulbricht
- Steffi Kühnert as Lotte Kühn
- Jürgen Mikol as Fritz Petter
- Leander Haußmann as Inspizient
- Arved Birnbaum as Obersturmbannführer
- Daniel Wiemer as Herbert Wehner
Why Watch Hotel Lux?
The Vibe: Hotel Lux is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2011. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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