Der Auftrag
Synopsis
Just as 16-year-old Miki Witt is about to steal a few beers, he witnesses Lebanese clan boss Ahmed Sayed shooting an LKA officer. Even though the teenager is aware that he was seen doing it, he still decides to testify as a key witness. This is a difficult and courageous decision for his parents Nikola Walter and Klaus Witt, who live apart, and at the same time a great burden for everyone. In order to protect the family, the young police officer Sarah Brandt and her colleagues Marleen Westermann and Mario Lobeck are assigned to monitor the case. Despite all precautions, disaster strikes on site.
Top Cast
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Anna Bederke
Sarah Brandt
Anja Kling
Nikola Walter
Oliver Masucci
Mario Lobeck
Gregor Bloéb
Klaus Witt
Johannes Allmayer
Jürgen Decker
Aaron Hilmer
Miki Witt
Erdal Yıldız
Emin
Michael Mendl
Siegfried Brandt
Timur Isik
Ahmed Sayed
Sina Bianca Hentschel
Marleen Westermann
Jenny Schily
Petra Dräger
Stefano Bernardin
Samir Fuchs
Umar Darbi
Paul Maximilian Schüller
Moritz
Clara Bednarik
Mounir El-Fares
Rocker
Vedat Erincin
Ibrahim Sayed
Olga Slavina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florian Baxmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Holger Karsten Schmidt
- Original Score
- Christoph Zirngibl
- Original Title
- Der Auftrag
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Lucky Bird Pictures, Viola Film, ARD, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florian Baxmeyer
Holger Karsten Schmidt
Christoph Zirngibl
Katharina Bühler
Friederike Weymar
Oliver Schündler
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Schündler
Producer
Katharina Bühler
Director of Photography
Holger Karsten Schmidt
Writer
Friederike Weymar
Editor
Florian Baxmeyer
Director
Christoph Zirngibl
Original Music Composer
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 Der Auftrag
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What is Der Auftrag about?
Just as 16-year-old Miki Witt is about to steal a few beers, he witnesses Lebanese clan boss Ahmed Sayed shooting an LKA officer. Even though the teenager is aware that he was seen doing it, he still decides to testify as a key witness. This is a difficult and courageous decision for his parents Nikola Walter and Klaus Witt, who live apart, and at the same time a great burden for everyone. In order to protect the family, the young police officer Sarah Brandt and her colleagues Marleen Westermann and Mario Lobeck are assigned to monitor the case. Despite all precautions, disaster strikes on site.
Who directed Der Auftrag?
Der Auftrag was directed by Florian Baxmeyer.
Who stars in Der Auftrag?
The principal cast of Der Auftrag includes Anna Bederke, Anja Kling, Oliver Masucci, Gregor Bloéb, Johannes Allmayer.
When was Der Auftrag released and how long is it?
Der Auftrag was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Auftrag?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Auftrag was composed by Christoph Zirngibl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Auftrag?
Der Auftrag holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).