If you loved Herr der Diebe, try Der kleine Vampir
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Both films are directed by Richard Claus, and they both carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Family / Fantasy territory. If that's the register that drew you to Herr der Diebe, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Der kleine Vampir is
Vampires and tweens have checked every hotel in rural Germany. Tony meets 313-year-old Rudolph when the boy stumbles upon a clan on the brink. One long stakeout later—with popcorn included—they learn friendship can stake without puncturing your soul.
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