Das Kanu des Manitu
2025 German parody film
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Key Takeaways
- Das Kanu des Manitu ( transl.
- The film is a sequel to Der Schuh des Manitu (2001); which is based on skits from the TV series Bullyparade (1997–2002), which in turn are based on the Winnetou novels of Karl May.
- With more than 5 million admissions, it is the most successful German film of 2025, the most successful German film since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 13th most successful German film since 1990.
- The completely unsuspecting blood brothers are therefore arrested by Sheriff Kane and his deputy Sheriff Ratford.
Das Kanu des Manitu (transl. Manitou's Canoe) is a 2025 German Western parody film directed by Michael "Bully" Herbig, based on a screenplay by him, Christian Tramitz, and Rick Kavanian. The film is a sequel to Der Schuh des Manitu (2001); which is based on skits from the TV series Bullyparade (1997–2002), which in turn are based on the Winnetou novels of Karl May. Starring Herbig, Tramitz, Kavanian, and Sky du Mont reprising their roles from the first film, with Jasmin Schwiers, Jessica Schwarz and Friedrich Mücke joining the cast, the film follows the Apache chief Abahachi and his cowboy blood brother Ranger who are being framed by a ruthless gang and must team up with old friends to find a legendary canoe before a grand conspiracy destroys the West.
The comedy film was released in German cinemas on 14 August 2025. With more than 5 million admissions, it is the most successful German film of 2025, the most successful German film since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 13th most successful German film since 1990.
Plot
When a train is robbed, the description of the perpetrators points to the two friends Abahachi and Ranger. The completely unsuspecting blood brothers are therefore arrested by Sheriff Kane and his deputy Sheriff Ratford. Since they are accused of other robberies, they are to be executed on the gallows the next day.
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