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The School of the Magical Animals

The School of the Magical Animals

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Ida Kronenberg must transfer to a new school, where she soon realizes the students are unkind to each other. However, that all changes when a new teacher, Miss Cornfield, begins to educate them on the value of friendship and magic.Ida Kronenberg must transfer to a new school, where she soon realizes the students are unkind to each other. However, that all changes when a new teacher, Miss Cornfield, begins to educate them on the value of friendship and magic.

October 14, 2021 · Directed by Gregor Schnitzler

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Runtime1h 33m
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Cast & crew

Emilia Maier
Ida Kronenberg
Leonard Artur Conrads
Benjamin Schubert
Loris Sichrovsky
Jo Wieland
Nadja Uhl
Mary Cornfield
Justus von Dohnányi
Heribert Siegmann
Heiko Pinkowski
Willi Wondraschek
Marleen Lohse
Elvira Kronenberg
Milan Peschel
Mortimer Morrison
Max von der Groeben
Rabbat (voice)
Katharina Thalbach
Henrietta (voice)
Sophie Rois
Pinkie (voice)
Charlotte Hagenbucher
Katinka Iwanow

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