Wunderkinder

Set in Ukraine in 1941, this drama follows three musically gifted children. Two of them, Abrascha and Larissa, are celebrated young performers who have played for high-ranking officials. They initially hesitate to include Hanna, the daughter of a German brewer, in their studies. However, the three eventually form a close bond through their shared passion for music. This friendship is severely tested when Germany invades the Soviet Union, forcing the children and their families to face the dangers of war and deportation.

The film was directed by Marcus O. Rosenmüller, appearing as the second work in a chronological sequence that includes Letztes Kapitel, Münter & Kandinsky, and Block 10. The screenplay was written by Marcus O. Rosenmüller, Kris Karathomas, and Rolf Schübel. The cast features Mathilda Adamik, Elin Kolev, and Imogen Burrell as the children, alongside Kai Wiesinger, Catherine Flemming, and Gudrun Landgrebe. Produced by ARD Degeto, Degeto Film, and CCC Filmkunst, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.7/10 from 888 votes on IMDb and a score of 6.6/10 from 29 votes on TMDB.