Go for Zucker

Go for Zucker

2004 · 91 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy

Germany director Dani Levy filmed this comedy about Jewish life in today’s Germany along side the familiar east-west conflict. With it great success this film is a joyful comedy of humor and knowledge.

Directed by Dani Levy · Written by Holger Franke

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