Sandra Hüller has been cast to portray German writer and artist Wolfgang Herrndorf in an upcoming film adaptation of his autobiographical work “Arbeit und Struktur” (“Work and Structure”), directed by Maria Schrader. The production will be handled by Komplizen Film and co-produced by Studiocanal, ZDF, and France’s Haut et Court, with filming set to commence in early 2027. Studiocanal will manage worldwide sales and distribute the film across Germany, France, and Italy in 2028.
Herrndorf began documenting his personal life after receiving a terminal brain tumor diagnosis in 2010. The film will chronicle his final years as he navigated his illness while maintaining creative output and relationships with friends and his partner. The narrative will span multiple dimensions of his experience, including medical treatments, moments of artistic productivity, and intimate social connections, portraying both his psychological struggles and periods of tranquility.
The source material originated as an online journal following Herrndorf’s diagnosis and was published posthumously in 2013 by Rowohlt Berlin Verlag under the title “Work and Structure.” The literary work achieved significant prominence in Germany and is regarded as a notable contribution to contemporary German literature. Herrndorf is also recognized for the bestselling novel “Why We Took the Car” (originally “Tschick”), which was previously adapted for film by Studiocanal.
Schrader, known for directing “She Said,” “I’m Your Man,” and “Unorthodox,” will direct from a screenplay she is developing with Jan Schomburg. The production has secured backing from multiple German cultural and film funding organizations, including Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the German Federal Film Board. Hüller’s casting comes as she approaches what could be a competitive awards season, with potential nominations under consideration for multiple recent projects.
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