The little witch is only 127 years old – too young for the annual coven of witches. Although she is not yet old enough to be a real witch she wants to become a really good one. This decision causes trouble inside her magic world.
Practical Effects
Charming practical effects on a modest budget
Costume
The little witch's patchwork dress is peak cottagecore
Acting
Herfurth balances wide-eyed wonder with stubborn grit
Director
Michael Schaerer
Karoline Herfurth
The little witch
Axel Prahl
Abraxas (voice)
Luis Vorbach
Thomas
Momo Beier
Vroni
Michael Gempart
Balduin Pfefferkorn
Anna Striesow
Flower Girl
Suzanne von Borsody
Rumpumpel Witch
Barbara Melzl
Fire Witch
Eveline Hall
Fog Witch
Therese Affolter
Upper Witch
Angelika Böttiger
Moss Witch
Amelie Elisa Klein
Shrovetide Witch
Carolin Spieß
Swamp Witch
Katharina Bohny
Wood Collector
Verena Bosshard
Wood Collector
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Otfried Preußler's beloved 1957 German novel, which has sold over 2.5 million copies and shaped European childhoods for generations.
Karoline Herfurth also directed the 2018 remake—rare case of star becoming shepherd of her own childhood favorite.
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