Twin brothers separated by the Wall reunite—then capitalism ruins everything.
East Germany before reunification: Wolfgang Schulz watches Western television and discovers his long-lost twin brother Walter on the show "Aktuelles Sportstudio." They quickly get in touch, and the two decide to switch roles for a few days. Since both work in advertising, they think it will be a temporary bit of fun. But everyday life turns out to be different. Shortly afterwards, the Berlin Wall falls and the brothers found a company together. Now their different mentalities really come to the fore, and "Schulz & Schulz" have to realize that even in the general spirit of optimism, it is not so easy to run a company together. It doesn't take long before the two find themselves in the red.
Acting
Götz George plays both twins with subtle, distinct mannerisms.
Production
Authentic 1989 East/West German locations and atmosphere.
Director
Ilse Hofmann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released mere months before actual reunification, the film accidentally became immediate historical document rather than speculative fiction.
Götz George was West German cinema royalty; playing an East German twin was considered a minor scandal in some circles. The dual role required shooting each scene twice with body doubles.
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