Christoph Maria Herbst films tragicomedy in Hamburg

The actor Christoph Maria Herbst is currently attracting attention with an unusual outfit: Filming for the tragicomedy "Summer on Asphalt" is currently taking place in Hamburg and Lüneburg. In the 90-minute NDR/arte co-production, the 59-year-old plays the role of Bert, an estranged father who reconnects with his daughter after an accident.

Spotted on Hamburg's Streets

Herbst has been spotted multiple times during filming in courier attire – cycling through the Hanseatic city, always accompanied by a security detail. The unusual scene arouses curiosity: The actor, known from productions like "Stromberg", appears in a new, emotionally demanding role.

A Story About Loss, Closeness, and New Beginnings

At the center of the film is the young bicycle courier Valeska, known as Les, portrayed by Mala Emde. She lives independently until suddenly her father Bert reappears – severely injured, with a distressing secret. When Les also learns that she is unexpectedly pregnant, family tensions escalate. Meanwhile, Bert struggles with a dramatic diagnosis: He is terminally ill.

Generations, Emotions, and Big City Melancholy

"Summer on Asphalt" is dedicated to complex father-daughter relationships, life decisions under pressure, and the attempt to allow closeness in a fractured family. Directed by Esther Gronenborn, who has sensitively filmed socially relevant topics multiple times. The production aims to convince with humor, depth, and everyday relevance.

Broadcast Planned for 2026

Filming will continue until mid-August 2025. The broadcast of the film is planned for the coming year in the NDR and arte program. An exact broadcast date has not yet been set.

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