The Protected Men
Die geschützten Männer
Synopsis
Ecology, equality, sustainability: Anita and Sarah pursue lofty political goals as they establish a new feminist party. By contrast, the men who are infected by a new type of virus tend to have less honorable intentions. The consequences: sexual obsession, molestation, and death. Urgent effort is put into developing a vaccine. But should the male sex be saved at all?
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Britta Hammelstein
Anita Martinelli
Mavie Hörbiger
Sarah Bedford
Yousef Sweid
Ralph Martinelli
Bibiana Beglau
Hilda Helsinki Pfeiffer
Godehard Giese
Kanzler Darius Becker
Julika Jenkins
Martha Novak
Michaela Caspar
Mildred Hoffmann
Sina Martens
Bess Burage
Ruby Commey
Jeannette Winter
Johanna Polley
Jackie
Bastian Reiber
Dr. Grabel
Roland Bonjour
Dr. Jespersen
Mathias Max Herrmann
Dr. Pohl
Florian Appelius
Referatsleiter
Timo Jacobs
Ricardo
Désirée Angersbach
Anitas Fahrerin
Meta Griepenkerl
Trainee
Friedrich Richter
Journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest München (Neues Deutsches Kino)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irene von Alberti
- Screenplay & Story
- Irene von Alberti, Robert Merle
- Original Title
- Die geschützten Männer
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Filmgalerie 451, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irene von Alberti
Irene von Alberti, Robert Merle
Department Leadership Roster
Irene von Alberti
Writer
Irene von Alberti
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Protected Men
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What is The Protected Men about?
Ecology, equality, sustainability: Anita and Sarah pursue lofty political goals as they establish a new feminist party. By contrast, the men who are infected by a new type of virus tend to have less honorable intentions. The consequences: sexual obsession, molestation, and death. Urgent effort is put into developing a vaccine. But should the male sex be saved at all?
Who directed The Protected Men?
The Protected Men was directed by Irene von Alberti.
Who stars in The Protected Men?
The principal cast of The Protected Men includes Britta Hammelstein, Mavie Hörbiger, Yousef Sweid, Bibiana Beglau, Godehard Giese.
When was The Protected Men released and how long is it?
The Protected Men was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is The Protected Men based on a book or true story?
The Protected Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Merle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Protected Men?
The Protected Men holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).