Augsburger Puppenkiste - Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

A gentle, whimsical puppet adventure with a kind hero, silly villains, and a cozy underground world that feels like a bedtime story come to life.

Created by

Manfred Jenning, Tilde Michels

Genres

Kids, Family

Starring

Max Bößl, Margot Schellemann, Sepp Wäsche

Overview

Deep underground live the Earthfolk. There are five Earthfolk tribes: the Wirsche, the Wolde, the Gilche, the Murke, and the Trumpe. They have all been ruled for 1,000 years by the kind but slightly eccentric Kalle, a big-hearted, peace-loving Wirsch who serves as their king. One day, however, a proclamation spreads through the realm: all Earthfolk must gather at the Earthfolk Fortress. There, Zoppo Trump intends to challenge King Kalle Wirsch to a duel and seize power. Knowing he can hardly win such a duel, Zoppo and his cronies, Querro and Quarro, the Rat and the Spider, set numerous nasty traps meant to kill the king. If Kalle fails to appear for the duel, the law states that the challenger automatically inherits the throne, making Zoppo king.

How it feels

Whimsical, warm, light and campy. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Power, betrayal, justice, friendship

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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