Staatsräson
Synopsis
Building on testimony from pro-Palestinian activists in Berlin and featuring demonstration footage from between 2023 and 2025, this animated documentary explores activist culture and the people who have spent the past 2 years clashing with German police. By applying an expressive and colourful brush stroke to the experiences and anecdotes of two people closely involved with the movement, we look into the motivations that have driven them to get involved and their reactions to the repression they have experienced. Staatsraison attempts to shine light on police violence and explore how repression can drive someone ever further into a political movement.
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Staatsraison
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-20
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- Director
- Kaspar Graef Lakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaspar Graef Lakin
- Original Title
- Staatsräson
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 20/02/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- Leeds Arts University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaspar Graef Lakin
Kaspar Graef Lakin
Jessika Kapur
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Kaspar Graef Lakin
Director
Jessika Kapur
Producer
Kaspar Graef Lakin
Writer
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What is Staatsräson about?
Building on testimony from pro-Palestinian activists in Berlin and featuring demonstration footage from between 2023 and 2025, this animated documentary explores activist culture and the people who have spent the past 2 years clashing with German police. By applying an expressive and colourful brush stroke to the experiences and anecdotes of two people closely involved with the movement, we look into the motivations that have driven them to get involved and their reactions to the repression they have experienced. Staatsraison attempts to shine light on police violence and explore how repression can drive someone ever further into a political movement.
Who directed Staatsräson?
Staatsräson was directed by Kaspar Graef Lakin.
Who stars in Staatsräson?
The principal cast of Staatsräson includes Max Graef (voice), Nomi Sladko (voice).
When was Staatsräson released and how long is it?
Staatsräson was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 3m.