Serves as the unnamed elderly narrator who frames the entire narrative as a recollection of his youth. He recounts the parable of Eichwald, establishing the historical setting and his personal connection to the events and characters from over two decades prior.
Magnus is a Munich art collector and Alma’s great-uncle, reportedly holding the missing painting in his home. He describes himself as a caretaker of entrusted paintings and says he is authorized to negotiate a sale. When Philipp questions the work’s history and ownership, Magnus defends selling it as potentially part of his responsibility.
The German leader whom Knut Hamsun admires as the war turns against Germany. After Hitler dies, Hamsun writes an obituary praising him as a warrior and reformer, an act that reflects Hamsun's political convictions and contributes to the controversy surrounding his wartime support for Germany.
School principal managing academic affairs and student conduct.
Ernst Jacobi has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1956. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Der sechste Stock Filmreihe with 2 titles. Signature works include The White Ribbon, Twilight Eternal, Einmal Macht und zurück - Engholms Fall. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
