Otomo
1999, German. Directed by Frieder Schlaich.
The true story of Otomo, a black man seeking work and asylum in the German city of Stuttgart. However, all he finds is racism, police trouble and his final destiny.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 11 November 1999
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Frieder Schlaich, Klaus Pohl
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Otomo runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Otomo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Otomo?
If you liked Otomo, try Skin, The House on Carroll Street, This Crazy Heart.
Who directed Otomo?
Otomo (1999) was directed by Frieder Schlaich and stars Isaach de Bankolé, Eva Mattes, Hanno Friedrich.