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Release Date:
18 April 2002 (Germany) more
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In Martha's enchanted kitchen, more than the food is starting to simmer. With some special ingredients they just might discover a recipe for passion. more
Plot:
When a headstrong chef takes charge of her equally stubborn 8-year-old niece, the tensions between them mount... until an Italian sous-chef arrives to lighten the mood. full summary | full synopsis
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14 wins & 5 nominations more
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(2 articles)
User Reviews:
Solid Comedy Drama From Germany more (79 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Martina Gedeck ... Martha Klein
Maxime Foerste ... Lina Klein (Martha's niece)
Sergio Castellitto ... Mario
August Zirner ... Martha's Therapist
Sibylle Canonica ... Frida
Katja Studt ... Lea
Antonio Wannek ... Carlos
Idil Üner ... Bernadette

Oliver Broumis ... Jan

Ulrich Thomsen ... Sam Thalberg
Gerhard Garbers ... Herr Steinberg
Angela Schmidt ... Frau Steinberg
Diego Ribon ... Giuseppe Lorenzo
W.D. Sprenger ... Noisy customer
Victoria Trauttmansdorff ... Companion (as Victoria von Trautmannsdorf)
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Mostly Martha (International: English title) (UK) (USA)
Drei Sterne (Germany) (working title)
Martha (Germany) (working title)
Ricette d'amore (Italy)
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MPAA:
Rated PG thematic material and mild language.
Runtime:
109 min | Japan:105 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Sergio Castellitto's German wasn't good enough so Frank Glaubrecht was brought in to dub his voice for the German version. more
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Continuity: When Mario and Lina get ready to cook dinner at Martha's apartment, Lina puts on her apron twice. more
Quotes:
Lina Klein: I'm not going without my scarf! more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Le cinéma passe à table (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Too Much Of Your Love more

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5 out of 5 people found the following review useful.
Solid Comedy Drama From Germany, 9 November 2002
8/10
Author: tabuno from utah

This enjoyable little movie is solid in all dramatic and comedy aspects. This is great entertainment with an uplifting message and a great feast for the eyes and ears. The German subtitles are hardly a problem as the storyline is universal and the expressions and acting go beyond cultural barriers to tug at the heart and mind in this wonderful cinematic treat. Chefs and lovers, people who have lost someone and those who are caught within themselves, with some inner demons can appreciate this movie that captures both the beauty and complexity of perfection and the freedom of human emotions.

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