Allegro Pastell is a 2026 German drama film directed by Anna Roller, written by Leif Randt and based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Randt. Starring Jannis Niewöhner and Sylvaine Faligant, it follows novelist Tanja Arnheim and web designer Jerome Daimler, who are maintaining a seemingly ideal long-distance relationship.
The film had its world premiere at the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026. It will be theatrically released in Germany by DCM Film Distribution on 16 April.
Cast Jannis Niewöhner as Jerome Daimler Sylvaine Faligant as Tanja Arnheim Luna Wedler as Sarah Arnheim, Tanja's sister Martina Gedeck as Ulla Arnheim, Tanja's mother Wolfram Koch as Konstantin Arnheim, Tanja's father Haley Louise Jones as Marlene Seidl Vera Flück as Amelie Nico Ehrenteit as Jannis Jacob Schreier as Julian Kate Strong as Hannah Daimler, Jerome's mother Steven Preisner as Bob
Production Principal photography began on 28 May 2024 on locations in Berlin, Brandenburg, Frankfurt am Main, Lissabon in Germany. The project was supported by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, MFG Baden-Württemberg, German Federal Film Board (DFFF), FFA: German Federal Film Funding and Hessen Film financially.
Release Allegro Pastell had its world premiere in the Panorama section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026.
It will be released in German theatres by DCM Film Distribution on 16 April 2026.
France based Totem Films have acquired the international sales rights of the film in May 2025.
Accolades Award Ceremony Date Category Recipient Result Berlin International Film Festival22 February 2026 Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film Anna Roller
References
External links
Allegro Pastell at Berlinale