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ZDF to premiere thriller Frisch featuring Ralf Richter
The German broadcaster ZDF is set to premiere the crime drama thriller “Frisch” (2024). The film, set in Duisburg, stars Louis Hofmann as Kai, a man facing escalating pressure when his violent brother, Mirko, is released from prison.
The production features the voice of the late actor Ralf Richter, who passed away in September. Richter provides the film's narration, utilizing his distinctive Ruhrpott idiom. While Richter is not seen on screen, his performance marks one of his final roles.
Directed by Damian John Harper, the film is based on a novel by the same author. The broadcast is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 00:05.
Entities
ARD · Berlin · CDU · Chancellery · Damian John Harper · Duisburg · Friedrich Merz · Kastelruther Spatzen · Louis Hofmann · Manuel Cortez · Norbert Rier · Ralf Richter
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The characters Fernando and Sinan will experience professional competition and tension.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manuel Cortez will play the role of chef Fernando Oliveira in ‘Sturm der Liebe’.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The character Sinan is portrayed as having a tough exterior but underlying vulnerability. www.tz.de
- [● 6 SOURCES] Roberto Capasso will play the role of Sinan Ceylan, an apprentice chef. www.tz.de