Der korrekte Diener und die Silberlöffel-Affäre

Der korrekte Diener und die Silberlöffel-Affäre

2026 · 33 min · History

Westphalia around 1900. Hermann-Josef starts his service in House Kummerveldt. After graduating from servant’s school with top grades, he wants only one thing: to serve properly. The less he can be smelled, heard or seen, the better: that’s the Baron’s housekeeper Miss Racket’s rule.

Directed by Mark Lorei · Written by Mark Lorei

In theaters Oct 22, 2026

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Der korrekte Diener und die Silberlöffel-Affäre

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