Synopsis:
Marietta wants nothing more than a real dog – but because her little brother Tobias is allergic to animal hair, she has to settle for a collection of 98 stuffed dogs. For her ninth birthday, she gets more stuffed animals...and a strange stone from her family's African godchild. When Marietta learns that the stone is said to have magical powers, she tries it out without further ado – and suddenly there is a real dog in the room! Only Tobias has disappeared...
It quickly becomes clear: the dog is Tobias! Thrilled to finally be rid of her “stupid” brother, Marietta enjoys her happiness. However, Marietta cannot vote, and she realizes that the transformation back is not working. Not only that, but Marietta and the now-limbless Tobias also face countless turbulent times ahead. Between a grumpy grandmother, chaotic filming, email contact with Africa, and a magical secret, Marietta realizes what she really misses: her family.
Only when she wishes with all her heart that everyone will be together again does the spell break – for now. Because Tobias still has dreams of his own... and the magic stone provides one last surprise.
My Brother Is a Dog is a heartwarming comedy about sibling love, wishes, and what really matters in life.
Director: Peter Timm
Screenplay: Thomas Springer
Camera: Achim Poulheim (BVK)
Actors and actresses: Maria Ehrich, Irm Hermann, Christine Neubauer, Martin Lindow, Gary Lewis
Genre: Family Entertainment
Year: 2004
Awards: Best Feature Film by The Popular Jury of the Young Generation Program at the Rio de Janeiro International Film, Best Film at the children’s film festival „Hits for Kids“ at the Lünen feature film festival 2004, Special Prize „“Moscow Teddy-Bear““ for Best Script and Children’s Jury Prize at the XXI Moscow International Children’s and Youth Film Festival, Just Film Festival Audience Award for the Favourite Character „Toby the Dog“ at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2004, Best Children’s Film at the International Children’s Film Festival Alice in the City 2005, Audience Award at the Festival Internacional de Cine Madrid Móstoles 2005, Best of the Fest-Award as well as 2nd Prize of the Adult’s Jury for Best Live-Action Feature Film at the Chicago International Children’s, Best Girl Actress, Best Costume Designer, Best Dog Trainer, Kindest Film/ Artek International Children’s Film Festival 2005, Nomination for „Best Dramatic Feature“ at the Taiwan International Children’s TV & Film Festival 2006, Audience prize „Berimor’s Little Pillow“ at the International Children’s Film Festival „Berimor’s Cinema“ 2006
