Residual Risk (2011)
Nuclear security expert Katja Wernecke (Ulrike Folkerts) helps cover up a fire in the German nuclear reactor she works in, before the government takes a decision on extending the usage license for it. But the press uncovers it. PR man Steffen Stratmann (Matthias Koerbelin) is brought in to improve the companies image - but before he can implement his plan a nuclear meltdown occurs. 2m people have to be evacuated. Wernecke re-enters the hot zone to investigate the cause...
Director: Urs Egger
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 18, 2011
Cast
- Ulrike Folkerts - Katja Wernecke
- Thomas Sarbacher - Gerald Wernecke
- Matthias Koeberlin - Steffen Strathmann
- Gerhard Garbers - Bernd Mahlsdorf
- Kai Wiesinger - Werksleiter Wessel
- Franziska Weisz - Elke Krüger
- Helmut Zhube - John Johannson
- Hille Besele - Nora Haug
- Michael Moritz - Claus Hansen
- Heike Hanold-Lynch - Sprecherin
Screenplay
- Carl-Christian Demke (Screenplay)
- Sarah Schnier (Screenplay)
Music: Nikolaus Glowna
Cinematography: Martin Kukula
Editing: Andrea Mertens
Production: Sat.1
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Urs Egger
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Residual Risk about?
- Nuclear security expert Katja Wernecke (Ulrike Folkerts) helps cover up a fire in the German nuclear reactor she works in, before the government takes a decision on extending the usage license for it. But the press uncovers it. PR man Steffen Stratmann (Matthias Koerbelin) is brought in to improve the companies image - but before he can implement his plan a nuclear meltdown occurs. 2m people have to be evacuated. Wernecke re-enters the hot zone to investigate the cause...
- Who directed Residual Risk?
- Residual Risk was directed by Urs Egger.
- Who stars in Residual Risk?
- Residual Risk stars Ulrike Folkerts, Thomas Sarbacher, Matthias Koeberlin, Gerhard Garbers, Kai Wiesinger, Franziska Weisz.
- How long is Residual Risk?
- Residual Risk has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Residual Risk?
- Residual Risk is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Residual Risk produced?
- Residual Risk was produced in Germany.