Kokowääh (2011)
A German comedy about an unlikely dad, an unexpected daughter, and a dish no child can quite pronounce.
Kokowääh - Movie Information
- Original Title: Kokowääh
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Til Schweiger
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: German
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 3, 2011 (Germany - 6), March 3, 2011 (United States)
- Alternative Titles: kokowaah (DE), 紅酒燉香雞 (TW), Соблазнитель (RU)
- Production Companies: Barefoot Films, Béla Jarzyk Production, Sat.1, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
- Production Countries: Germany
Kokowääh - Plot
Henry is a playboy who has no idea that he is the father of a beautiful, cute girl out of a One-night-Stand. Her mother left the daughter in front of Henry door after her husband realized after 8 years of marriage that he is not the father so their relationship now is breaking up... By the way: Kokowääh, is how a German (in this case an 8 Year old child) that has never heard the dish before - would pronounce "Coq Au Vin" (chicken in a wine sauce).
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Kokowääh - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Til Schweiger
Main Cast
- Til Schweiger
- Emma Schweiger
- Jasmin Gerat
- Samuel Finzi
- Sanny van Heteren
- Birthe Wolter
- Friederike Kempter
- Sönke Möhring
- Katharina Thalbach
- Meret Becker
Writers
- Til Schweiger
- Béla Jarzyk
Producers
- Til Schweiger
- Tom Zickler
Kokowääh - FAQs
What is Kokowääh about?
Kokowääh follows Henry, a charming but irresponsible playboy who suddenly finds an eight-year-old girl on his doorstep — the daughter he never knew he had. As her mother's marriage collapses, Henry must figure out fatherhood on the fly, leading to a funny and surprisingly touching story about family and second chances.
What does the title Kokowääh actually mean?
Kokowääh is a child's mispronunciation of "Coq au Vin," the classic French dish of chicken braised in wine. In the film, an eight-year-old German girl who has never heard the dish before pronounces it that way. It's a playful, charming title that perfectly captures the film's warm and humorous spirit.
Who are the main actors in Kokowääh?
Til Schweiger leads the cast as Henry, the unsuspecting playboy dad, alongside his real-life daughter Emma Schweiger, who plays the little girl Magdalena. The supporting cast includes Jasmin Gerat, Samuel Finzi, Sanny van Heteren, Katharina Thalbach, and Meret Becker, among others.
Did Til Schweiger cast his real daughter in the film?
Yes! Til Schweiger cast his own daughter Emma Schweiger as Magdalena, the eight-year-old girl at the heart of the story. Their genuine off-screen bond brings an authentic warmth to their father-daughter dynamic on screen, and Emma's natural, endearing performance is widely considered one of the film's highlights.
Who directed Kokowääh and who wrote it?
Til Schweiger directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Béla Jarzyk. Schweiger also produced it through his Barefoot Films company. It's very much a personal project — he directed, wrote, produced, and starred in it, even casting his own daughter in the lead child role.
How did Kokowääh perform at the box office?
Kokowääh was a massive commercial success in Germany. Made on a budget of around €5.65 million, the film went on to earn approximately €43 million at the box office — a remarkable return that made it one of the most successful German comedies of its era and led to a sequel.
Is Kokowääh based on a true story or a book?
No, Kokowääh is an original story. The screenplay was written directly for the screen by Til Schweiger and Béla Jarzyk. While the father-daughter dynamic may draw on personal experience — given that Schweiger cast his own daughter — the plot itself is a fictional comedy rather than an adaptation.
Are there any sequels to Kokowääh?
Yes! The film's success led to a direct sequel, Kokowääh 2, released in 2013. Til Schweiger and Emma Schweiger both returned, continuing the story of Henry and Magdalena. The sequel was also a box office hit in Germany, confirming the original's status as a beloved crowd-pleaser.
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