Der Schuh des Manitu

// ALL-TIME POST-UNIFICATION DOMESTIC BOX OFFICE RECORD HOLDER

Archival film reel print for record holder dossier

Vault Reference: 35mm Master Print / herbX film / Constantin Film Verleih Archive (FFA Cert: #108492)

Archival Technical Data

Theatrical Release:19 July 2001

Domestic Admissions:11,724,706

Gross Domestic BO:€65,131,251

Director / Lead:Michael Bully Herbig

Runtime / Format:87 min / 35mm Scope

Distributor:Constantin Film

FFA DISTINCTION

Goldene Leinwand mit Stern & Platin

1. Theatrical Run & Market Resonance

Released in the summer of 2001, Der Schuh des Manitu initiated an unprecedented trajectory in German cinema history. Propelled by rapid word-of-mouth momentum and cross-generational audience appeal, the western parody steadily expanded its cinema footprint, sustaining top-tier theater occupancy for over 32 consecutive weeks.

Across Germany, the production registered 11,724,706 verified admissions, producing a domestic box office total of €65.1 million. In neighboring Austria, the film drew an additional 1.93 million spectators, becoming the single most attended theatrical motion picture in post-war Austrian tracking history.

2. Certified Milestone Trajectory

Milestone / Award	Admissions Threshold	Timeframe	Archival Significance
Bogey Award	1,000,000 Tickets in 10 Days	July 2001	Fastest domestic comedy breakout of 2001
Goldene Leinwand	3,000,000 Admissions	August 2001	Exceeded major summer Hollywood tentpoles
Goldene Leinwand mit Stern	6,000,000 Admissions	September 2001	Entered all-time German top tier
Platin-Sonderpreis	10,000,000+ Admissions	December 2001	Unchallenged modern era box office peak