Rise Up
Synopsis
Together with five extraordinary political activists, "Rise Up" seeks answers to the devastating ecological, economic and authoritarian developments of our time. It is said that every social advance had to be fought for by courageous people - but how did they succeed? Can the enormous global crises of the present be overcome at all? Driven by questions, doubts and visions, the film roams through wild worlds of images, through the promises of happiness in the modern age, frozen in the face of overpowering enemies, experiences resistance, failure and new beginnings. And we're beginning to understand - thanks to the inspiring stories of five people who have been involved in overwhelming social upheaval. Together they wrestle with the authors of the film and the audience for answers. Trace that point where people start fighting. The point at which the decision is made to leave normality and safety behind in order to dare something completely new.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steffen Maurer, Marco Heinig, Luca Vogel, Luise Burchard
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Heinig
- Original Title
- Rise Up
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Freischwimmer Film, leftvision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steffen Maurer, Marco Heinig, Luca Vogel, Luise Burchard
Marco Heinig
Marco Heinig
Urs Krüger, Mike Beilfuß
Department Leadership Roster
Urs Krüger
Producer
Marco Heinig
Editor
Mike Beilfuß
Producer
Marco Heinig
Writer
Steffen Maurer
Director
Marco Heinig
Director
Luca Vogel
Director
Luise Burchard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rise Up
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What is Rise Up about?
Together with five extraordinary political activists, "Rise Up" seeks answers to the devastating ecological, economic and authoritarian developments of our time. It is said that every social advance had to be fought for by courageous people - but how did they succeed? Can the enormous global crises of the present be overcome at all? Driven by questions, doubts and visions, the film roams through wild worlds of images, through the promises of happiness in the modern age, frozen in the face of overpowering enemies, experiences resistance, failure and new beginnings. And we're beginning to understand - thanks to the inspiring stories of five people who have been involved in overwhelming social upheaval. Together they wrestle with the authors of the film and the audience for answers. Trace that point where people start fighting. The point at which the decision is made to leave normality and safety behind in order to dare something completely new.
Who directed Rise Up?
Rise Up was directed by Steffen Maurer, Marco Heinig, Luca Vogel, Luise Burchard.
Who stars in Rise Up?
The principal cast of Rise Up includes Verena Jost, Kali Akuno, Camila Cáceres, Marlene Sonntag, Judith Braband.
When was Rise Up released and how long is it?
Rise Up was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rise Up?
Rise Up holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).