Prison (2025)

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The seemingly innocent Alexander Rothstein ends up in jail for drug trafficking. In fact, he bears the responsibility of providing for his newly pregnant girlfriend Julia and their future child. To make matters worse, he ends up sharing a cell with the dangerous Russian Viktor and the unstable Arab Khalil. To fulfill his duties as a father and escape the dangers of prison, Alex needs money - a lot of money. His desperation drives him into the arms of the Kurdish gangster boss Mazlum, also known as the Dutchman, and back to his friend from drug therapy, Cem. Together, they weave the threads of an organization that casts its nets even beyond the prison walls, but at the height of euphoria, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in it. He is left with only two options: Succumb to the conspiracy of intrigue and betrayal or become a monster himself.

Director: Ekrem Engizek
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 140 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Christof Wahl
Editing: Christian Reinhardt
Production: Engizek Films GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ekrem Engizek
More Films in Genre: Drama, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prison about?
The seemingly innocent Alexander Rothstein ends up in jail for drug trafficking. In fact, he bears the responsibility of providing for his newly pregnant girlfriend Julia and their future child. To make matters worse, he ends up sharing a cell with the dangerous Russian Viktor and the unstable Arab Khalil. To fulfill his duties as a father and escape the dangers of prison, Alex needs money - a lot of money. His desperation drives him into the arms of the Kurdish gangster boss Mazlum, also known as the Dutchman, and back to his friend from drug therapy, Cem. Together, they weave the threads of an organization that casts its nets even beyond the prison walls, but at the height of euphoria, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in it. He is left with only two options: Succumb to the conspiracy of intrigue and betrayal or become a monster himself.
Who directed Prison?
Prison was directed by Ekrem Engizek.
Who stars in Prison?
Prison stars Constantin von Jascheroff, Kais Setti, Amir Israil Aschenberg, Cem Öztabakci, Xenia Assenza, Anna Stieblich.
How long is Prison?
Prison has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is Prison?
Prison is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was Prison produced?
Prison was produced in Germany.