Code of Silence
Mauer des Schweigens
Synopsis
In September 2016, police shot and killed Hussam Hussein in Berlin; the case has still not been solved. Inspired by this incident, “Code of Silence” sheds light on the esprit de corps, here using the example of a German police duo. While pursuing a suspect, police officer Thomas loses his service weapon in a scuffle with the fleeing suspect. His partner, and long-standing friend, Grebe sees no other way than to shoot at the suspect and kill him. Thomas is not entirely convinced that Grebe’s actions were right, and now has to decide whether his moral obligation is to truth or to loyalty.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonard Mink
- Original Title
- Mauer des Schweigens
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 19m
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Leonard Mink
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Leonard Mink
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What is Code of Silence about?
In September 2016, police shot and killed Hussam Hussein in Berlin; the case has still not been solved. Inspired by this incident, “Code of Silence” sheds light on the esprit de corps, here using the example of a German police duo. While pursuing a suspect, police officer Thomas loses his service weapon in a scuffle with the fleeing suspect. His partner, and long-standing friend, Grebe sees no other way than to shoot at the suspect and kill him. Thomas is not entirely convinced that Grebe’s actions were right, and now has to decide whether his moral obligation is to truth or to loyalty.
Who directed Code of Silence?
Code of Silence was directed by Leonard Mink.
Who stars in Code of Silence?
The principal cast of Code of Silence includes Nils Kreutinger.
When was Code of Silence released and how long is it?
Code of Silence was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 19m.