Emil and the detectives: a brave adventure trip for the whole family!

Emil and the detectives: a brave adventure trip for the whole family!

Bregenz, Österreich - in Bregenz there is currently a lot of excitement about the staging of "Emil and the Detectives". Director Danielle Fend-Strahm emphasizes that the story of courage and friendship also appeals to today's generation of children. The focus is on the young Emil, who wants to visit his grandmother in Berlin. But his money is stolen on the trip. Together with a group of Berlin street boys, Emil embarks on the exciting hunt for the thief. "Emil is not born brave, but grows through the community," explains actor Nico Raschner, who took over the leading role. This central topic of belonging addresses children alike and shows that they can become strong through joint action, as vorarlberg.orf.at reported.

The fabric of Erich Kästner, who wrote "Emil and the Detectives" in 1929, is considered the first modern children's book in which children act actively and confidently. Director Fend-Strahm underlines the relevance of the work, which combines humor with adventure. She emphasizes that the message of solving problems together still appeals to every child today. During the performances in Bregenz, the exciting chase is even staged by the audience, which increases the interaction. The actors immediately feel the feedback of the audience, as Stefan Pohl, who plays the crook, reports: "The live feeling, if a reaction comes back from the audience immediately," says Pohl. As part of the new film adaptation of 1954, Emil's history is brought to the screen, with the characters being embodied by well -known actors such as Peter Finkbeiner and Heli Finkenzeller. These two versions of the classic show how timeless and fascinating Kästner's narrative remains, such as Film.at illustrated.

Overall, "Emil and the Detectives" conveys an exciting and educational message that comes alive in both theater and film. The gripping staging in Bregenz and the remake ensure that this story inspires old and new fans and still relevant.