

A commercial artist with a lisp chooses silence, unexpectedly propelling his career. His perceived innovation leads to rapid advancement in an ad agency. Mueller-Stahl shines in this biting critique of East German workplace culture.

Armin Mueller-Stahl
Wolfgang Schmidt
LeadHelga Sasse
Cilly

Erik S. Klein
Siegfried Huster

Helga Göring
Kollegin Kühn

Herbert Köfer
Dietmar Freiherr von Fredersdorff-Lützenheim

Eva-Maria Hagen
Helene

Edwin Marian
Bernie

Traute Sense
Frau
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Günter Reisch's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Carnations in Aspic is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”