Am Abgrund
Synopsis
Gerd Meineke is a committed member of the Bundestag and member of the Parliamentary Assembly in the Council of Europe. And he has a problem: Leyla, the daughter of his partner Alina, was taken into custody as an opposition figure in her country of origin, Azerbaijan. The blogger fights there for democracy and against environmental destruction. Gerd travels to Baku as an election observer for the Council of Europe, where he wants to campaign for the release of Leyla and other political prisoners. Only on site does he realize that the government and the lobbyists of influential companies are using politicians like him to gain credibility for the ruthless, environmentally destructive extraction of critical raw materials. Leyla and her friend Valentina open his eyes to the extent of corruption that does not stop at Western European politicians. Will Gerd, together with Leyla and the help of her friend, be able to make the corruption of politics public?
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Hans-Jochen Wagner
Gerd Meineke
Jasmin Tabatabai
Alina Kasparjan
Luna Jordan
Leyla Kasparjan
Alina Levshin
Valentina Akhmedowa
Heiner Lauterbach
Herbert Pfleiderer
Navid Negahban
Tofik Gasimov
Johanna-Christine Gehlen
Kerstin Strauch
Axel Milberg
Konrad Günther
Janina Hartwig
Dahlia Cremona
Sebastian Bezzel
Klaus Grothoff
Martin Brambach
Andreas
Christine Sommer
Andrea
Esther Hausmann
Dato Liklikadze
Mariam Chukhrukidze
Aida Agieva
Tamar Tabatadze
Merab Sharikadze
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Harrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Yvonne Görlach, Martin Rauhaus, Daniel Harrich
- Original Score
- Jörg Lemberg
- Original Title
- Am Abgrund
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- DIWA Film GmbH, SWR, WDR, BR, SR, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Harrich
Yvonne Görlach, Martin Rauhaus, Daniel Harrich
Jörg Lemberg
Daniel Harrich, Walter Harrich
Constantin Dauch
Jochen Kölsch, Danuta Harrich-Zandberg, Daniel Harrich, Walter Harrich
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Köning
Production Design
Jochen Kölsch
Producer
Danuta Harrich-Zandberg
Producer
Daniel Harrich
Producer
Jörg Lemberg
Original Music Composer
Constantin Dauch
Editor
Nicole Dannecker
Costume Design
Daniel Harrich
Director of Photography
Walter Harrich
Producer
Walter Harrich
Director of Photography
Max Giess
Visual Effects Supervisor
Daniel Harrich
Writer
Daniel Harrich
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 Am Abgrund
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What is Am Abgrund about?
Gerd Meineke is a committed member of the Bundestag and member of the Parliamentary Assembly in the Council of Europe. And he has a problem: Leyla, the daughter of his partner Alina, was taken into custody as an opposition figure in her country of origin, Azerbaijan. The blogger fights there for democracy and against environmental destruction. Gerd travels to Baku as an election observer for the Council of Europe, where he wants to campaign for the release of Leyla and other political prisoners. Only on site does he realize that the government and the lobbyists of influential companies are using politicians like him to gain credibility for the ruthless, environmentally destructive extraction of critical raw materials. Leyla and her friend Valentina open his eyes to the extent of corruption that does not stop at Western European politicians. Will Gerd, together with Leyla and the help of her friend, be able to make the corruption of politics public?
Who directed Am Abgrund?
Am Abgrund was directed by Daniel Harrich.
Who stars in Am Abgrund?
The principal cast of Am Abgrund includes Hans-Jochen Wagner, Jasmin Tabatabai, Luna Jordan, Alina Levshin, Heiner Lauterbach.
When was Am Abgrund released and how long is it?
Am Abgrund was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Am Abgrund?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Am Abgrund was composed by Jörg Lemberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Am Abgrund?
Am Abgrund holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).