Atempause
Synopsis
The story of Esther (40) and her ex-husband Frank (42). Their nine-year-old son Hannes is declared brain dead after a soccer accident. From one second to the next, the parents lose their child. Nothing could have prepared them for this moment. They now have to watch helplessly and face fate. At the clinic, they meet a Turkish family in the same situation. Together, the separated couple face the most difficult decision of their lives. When will we finally switch off the devices? Will we release the organs for donation?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aelrun Goette
- Original Title
- Atempause
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aelrun Goette
Department Leadership Roster
Aelrun Goette
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atempause
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What is Atempause about?
The story of Esther (40) and her ex-husband Frank (42). Their nine-year-old son Hannes is declared brain dead after a soccer accident. From one second to the next, the parents lose their child. Nothing could have prepared them for this moment. They now have to watch helplessly and face fate. At the clinic, they meet a Turkish family in the same situation. Together, the separated couple face the most difficult decision of their lives. When will we finally switch off the devices? Will we release the organs for donation?
Who directed Atempause?
Atempause was directed by Aelrun Goette.
Who stars in Atempause?
The principal cast of Atempause includes Katharina M. Schubert, Carlo Ljubek, Luise Heyer, Matthias Brenner, Julia Jäger.
When was Atempause released and how long is it?
Atempause was released in 2017 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Atempause?
Atempause holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).