Speechless in Ireland

titleSpeechless in Ireland
year(s) of production2020 – 2021
summaryConnie is a perfectionist – but she doesn´t speak English. When she finds out that fluently English has suddenly become a key requirement at her office, she needs a plan. She takes an intensive language course in Ireland. But her quirky landlady and teacher Gillian who also works as undertaker and her fellow classmate Max – a Tom Jones impersonator – are really challenging for her.
directorsFlorian Gärtner
scriptBeatrice Meier, idea: Melanie Bukowski and Bianca Ritz
main castAndrea Sawatzki, Götz Schubert, Claire O’Donovan, Don Wycherley, Thorsten Merten, Ella Lee and many more
producerGeraldine Voss, Rima Schmidt (producer Ireland: Edwina Forkin)
producerBenjamin Schacht
Commissioning editor / broadcasterKatja Kirchen, Stefan Kruppa (ARD Degeto)
CastingStephanie Maile

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