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Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt

Synopsis

When six year old Olivia is diagnosed with the Wilms tumor in her kidney, the doctors suggest an immediate operation and chemotherapy. Healing chances would be 95%, but when her parents learn how other children suffer from the procedure, they're terrified and refuse to expose their daughter to such a torture. Instead they consult faith healer Hamer, who claims to be able to heal cancer without drugs. When the youth welfare office attempts to force them to have Olivia medicated properly, the family flees from Germany. So Olivia's condition worsens, and a great press campaign is started to change the parent's mind...

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wolfgang Mühlbauer
Original Title
Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 30m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wolfgang Mühlbauer

Department Leadership Roster

Wolfgang Mühlbauer

Director

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What is Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt about?

When six year old Olivia is diagnosed with the Wilms tumor in her kidney, the doctors suggest an immediate operation and chemotherapy. Healing chances would be 95%, but when her parents learn how other children suffer from the procedure, they're terrified and refuse to expose their daughter to such a torture. Instead they consult faith healer Hamer, who claims to be able to heal cancer without drugs. When the youth welfare office attempts to force them to have Olivia medicated properly, the family flees from Germany. So Olivia's condition worsens, and a great press campaign is started to change the parent's mind...

Who directed Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt?

Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt was directed by Wolfgang Mühlbauer.

Who stars in Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt?

The principal cast of Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt includes Therese Lohner, Martin Lüttge, Karl Markovics, Michael Roll, Ludwig Schütze.

When was Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt released and how long is it?

Olivia - Ein Kinderschicksal bewegt die Welt was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.