Das Gipfeltreffen

Das Gipfeltreffen is a classic West German television comedy film from 1981, directed by Jochen Richter. It stars legendary actors Heinz Rühmann as the German Chancellor and Harald Juhnke as the French President. The story revolves around a chaotic summit meeting between the two leaders at a secluded Alpine hotel, filled with mishaps, misunderstandings, and humorous diplomatic blunders during the Cold War era. Aired as a Christmas special on ARD, it captures the satire of political pomp and personal quirks.