Religious leader involved in the faith conspiracy
Supporting character in the first film's kindergarten setting.
Mephisto is the mysterious demonic figure involved in Faust's supernatural ordeal. He can transform his appearance but cannot simply disappear, interferes in Faust's relationship with Jennifer, and participates in the pact that determines whether Faust can regain her before Walpurgis Night.
Anna's ex-partner, financially struggling and urgently seeking housing.
Eccentric chief inspector and series protagonist, known for unconventional methods.
Protagonist; an unemployed animal keeper whose sole career goal is to return to the zoo to work with seals. After taking in his dementia-stricken neighbor Hermann, he discovers €150,000 in cash, partners with Wolfgang to use it for care and lifestyle improvements, and ultimately returns the funds while securing his zoo position and a police reward.
Menne Spiegel is a Jewish horse dealer and Marga Spiegel’s husband. Determined to save his family from deportation to the extermination camps, he asks former customers and First World War comrades for help. He hides in the farmers’ stables while his family remains concealed on the farm.
A supporting character in the story's ensemble.
Einstein is Albert Schweitzer's friend and a public figure whose political associations and support for concerns raised at the hospital become part of the pressure on Albert. Reports about him reach the hospital, and Albert says he agrees with Einstein when calling on scientists to warn the world about the atomic bomb.
Fabio is associated with a Roman auction house where a masterly forgery is offered. Susanna Noll holds the painting back for investigation in Florence, making the auction house and its offered forgery the starting point for the mystery.
Chief inspector battling terminal cancer while solving murders.
The central figure of the story, whose actions and decisions drive the plot forward.
Armin Rohde has 131 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Die Schnitzel-Reihe with 6 titles. Signature works include Run Lola Run, Das Millionenschnitzel, Der gute Bulle - Heaven can wait. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
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