Inspired by a real story: "23, 000 lives," the German film of Netflix about a group of young people who wanted to change things
According to Netflix's official overview, "23, 000 lives" "tells the story of a group of young people who cannot stand by and watch
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According to Netflix's official overview, "23, 000 lives" "tells the story of a group of young people who cannot stand by and watch many refugees die in the Mediterranean on their way to Europe. This drama, written by Oliver Ziegenbalg in collaboration with Michele Cinque, features a cast made up of Louis Hofmann, Mala Emde, Katharina Stark, Frederick Lau, Maria Dragus, Trevor Magaya, Kathy Etoa, Felice, Saibon Wang, Joone Dankou, Merlin von Garnier, Luisa-Céline Gaffron, Omid Memar; special apparitions of: Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, Franka Potente, Katja Riemann, Frank Planbert, and Romanberg. "23, 000 lives," which focuses on the moral and political conflict of humanitarian aid in the Mediterranean Sea, premiered at the Munich Film Festival of 2026 (from June 26 to July 5) in the Spotlight section. Without any experience in sea rescue, they launch a collective funding campaign, buy an old boat and go to sea to save more than 23 000 people.
Furthermore, However, what begins as a mission full of hope and determination soon tests what they understand about law and justice. "Apparently in the trailer, after seeing the situation in the Mediterranean, where thousands try to reach Europe from Libya on crowded pneumatic boats, Lukas brings together a group and they undertake a humanitarian mission. And he'll be in Netflix by the middle of July. After overcoming several obstacles, he can help many people.
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According to Netflix's official overview, "23, 000 lives" "tells the story of a group of young people who cannot stand by and watch many refugees die in the Mediterranean on their way to Europe.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThis drama, written by Oliver Ziegenbalg in collaboration with Michele Cinque, features a cast made up of Louis Hofmann, Mala Emde, Katharina Stark, Frederick Lau, Maria Dragus, Trevor Magaya, Kathy Etoa, Felice, Saibon Wang, Joone Dankou, Merlin von Garnier, Luisa-Céline Gaffron, Omid Memar; special apparitions of: Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, Franka Potente, Katja Riemann, Frank Planbert, and Romanberg. "23, 000 lives," which focuses on the moral and political conflict of humanitarian aid in the Mediterranean Sea, premiered at the Munich Film Festival of 2026 (from June 26 to July 5) in the Spotlight section.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWithout any experience in sea rescue, they launch a collective funding campaign, buy an old boat and go to sea to save more than 23 000 people.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHowever, what begins as a mission full of hope and determination soon tests what they understand about law and justice. "Apparently in the trailer, after seeing the situation in the Mediterranean, where thousands try to reach Europe from Libya on crowded pneumatic boats, Lukas brings together a group and they undertake a humanitarian mission.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAnd he'll be in Netflix by the middle of July.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAfter overcoming several obstacles, he can help many people.
reliability low1/2 sources
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