Confessions of Felix Krull

Based on a novel by Thomas Mann, this German production follows Felix Krull, a handsome young man from a modest background. After his family faces financial ruin, he refuses to accept a lower social status and finds employment as an elevator attendant in a high-end hotel. Using his charm and wit to manipulate the wealthy guests he encounters, he navigates a path toward social advancement. His life changes through a complicated relationship involving a marquis and a woman named Zaza, forcing him to choose between genuine affection and his ambition to climb the social ladder.

The film was directed by Detlev Buck, following his previous works Tough Enough and Asphaltgorillas. The screenplay was written by Daniel Kehlmann. The cast is led by Jannis Niewöhner in the title role, appearing alongside David Kross, Liv Lisa Fries, Nicholas Ofczarek, Maria Furtwängler, and Joachim Król. A total of 35 actors are credited in the production. Since its release in 2021, the movie has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 992 votes and a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB from 39 votes.