Hannelore Elsner is  Gerlinde von Habermann

The career of legendary German actress Hannelore Elsner spans over five decades.  A star on stage, screen and television, Elsner’s recent credits include Die Unberührbare (No Place to Go) for which she won Best Actress at the Chicago International Film Festival and the German Film Award, Mein Letzter Film (My Last Film), Frau Fährt, Mann Schläft (Woman Driving, Man Sleeping), and Alles auf Zucker (Go for Zucker).  In addition, Elsner is the German dubbing voice for Liza Minnelli and French actress Fanny Ardant.  Among her several honors are the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Bavarian Film Prize Jury.  Elsner is also trustee of the German AIDS Foundation.


Esther Zimmering is Francesca Conchiglia

Esther Zimmering’s breakthrough came with the 2002 mini series “Towards Love”for which she won the Förderpreis (Most Promising Actress Award) at the German Film Awards.  She has appeared in some of Germany’s most popular TV series’ including “Tatort,”“Polizeiruf 110,”“Eva Blond”and “Sperling,”as well as the TV movies Blindes Vertrauen, Gisela and Hochzeit um jeden Preis. Other films include Im Schwitzkasten, Lulu and Schwesterherz.

Kim Schnitzer is Antonietta Conchiglia

Kim Schnitzer is one of Germany’s most talented breakout actresses.  Prior to her lead role in Henner Winkler's feature film Lucy in 2005, she appeared in three short films: Anfänger by Nicolas Wackerbarth, Tanzmäuse by Maren Erdmann and Wolfstraum by Anna Rimpfel.  Her recent films include Lamento and Zeit der Fische. From 1997-2002, Schnizter performed in the Children's Ensemble of the Friedrichstadtpalast in Berlin.