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Thomas Stuber's Down Syndrome Road Movie Premieres

other · 2026-04-28

Thomas Stuber's film 'Der Frosch und das Wasser' features a young man with Down syndrome who joins a Japanese tour group, resulting in a kitsch-free road movie. The film explores themes of inclusion and adventure through an unconventional narrative.

Key facts

  • Film title: Der Frosch und das Wasser
  • Director: Thomas Stuber
  • Protagonist: a young man with Down syndrome
  • Plot: joins a Japanese tour group
  • Genre: road movie
  • Tone: described as wonderfully kitsch-free
  • Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung
  • Publication date: not specified

Entities

Artists

  • Thomas Stuber

Institutions

  • Süddeutsche Zeitung

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