GER26 The Secret Floor
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Synopsis
When twelve-year-old Karli moves with his parents to a rundown, old hotel in the Alps, instead of an exciting holiday, he is left without internet access and forced to help his parents with their renovations. Then one day, Karli discovers an elevator that harbours a secret – it is a magical time portal that can transport him back in time 80 years to 1938! There, he befriends Hannah, a spirited Jewish girl, and the young shoe shiner Georg. But when Georg is wrongly accused of stealing, the three new friends must work together to solve a mystery hidden within the walls of the hotel, while the shadow of National Socialism begins to grow around them. Shot in stunning Alpine locations and directed by Norbert Lechner (The Wall Between Us), The Secret Floor is a playful time-travel adventure and sensitive story of friendship that offers a fresh perspective for learning about the history of World War II.
When twelve-year-old Karli moves with his parents to a rundown, old hotel in the Alps, instead of an exciting holiday, he is left without internet access and forced to help his parents with their renovations. Then one day, Karli discovers an elevator that harbours a secret – it is a magical time portal that can transport him back in time 80 years to 1938! There, he befriends Hannah, a spirited Jewish girl, and the young shoe shiner Georg. But when Georg is wrongly accused of stealing, the three new friends must work together to solve a mystery hidden within the walls of the hotel, while the shadow of National Socialism begins to grow around them. Shot in stunning Alpine locations and directed by Norbert Lechner (The Wall Between Us), The Secret Floor is a playful time-travel adventure and sensitive story of friendship that offers a fresh perspective for learning about the history of World War II.
Reviews
“A touching journey through time”
— Blickpunkt:Film
Movie Information
Release Date
Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Duration
91 MIN
Language
German with English subtitles
Rating
CTC
Director
Norbert Lechner
Cast
Silas John, Annika Benzin, Maximilian Reinwald, Tobias Resch, Marie Jung
Genre
Film Festival, Adventure, Mystery
Participating Cinemas
Awards
2025 Giffoni Film Festival - Winner
2025 Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth - Winner
2025 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival - Official Selection
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Movie Information
Release Date
Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Duration
91 MIN
Language
German with English subtitles
Rating
CTC
Director
Norbert Lechner
Cast
Silas John, Annika Benzin, Maximilian Reinwald, Tobias Resch, Marie Jung
Genre
Film Festival, Adventure, Mystery



