An elephant in sneakers outsmarts a corporate shark. Chaos ensues. Zoo justice is served.
Benjamin and his best friend Otto have to deal with the shrewd Zora Zack and to reach deep into their bag of tricks to save the Newtown Zoo.
Practical Effects
Benjamin's elephant suit is gloriously unhinged practical effects magic.
Acting
Dieter Hallervorden steals every scene as the chaotic zookeeper.
Director
Tim Trachte
Jürgen Kluckert
Benjamin Blümchen (voice)
Manuel Santos Gelke
Otto
Tim Oliver Schultz
Karl
Friedrich von Thun
Mr. Tierlieb
Liane Forestieri
Karla Kolumna
Dieter Hallervorden
Walter Weiß
Heike Makatsch
Zora Zack
Max von Thun
Hans
Johannes Suhm
Franz
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Mayor
Alexander Schubert
Pichler
Petra Nadolny
Mrs. Meier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Benjamin Blümchen has been a German children's media staple since 1977 — this 2019 reboot sparked fierce debate between original purists and new fans.
Jürgen Kluckert voiced Benjamin for over 40 years in audio dramas before this film — the sneaker redesign nearly caused a minor internet riot in German parenting forums.
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