Die Welt steht still (2021)

Die Welt steht still (2021) poster

When the pictures from Bergamo in Italy go around the world in spring 2020, even non-medical people know what the word pandemic means. The previously unknown Coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the planet. Four days later, exit and contact restrictions also apply in Germany. Since then, the life of the Konstanz intensive care physician Dr. Carolin Mellau and her family on their heads. The female doctor becomes a member of the crisis team and is on duty around the clock to prepare the clinic for the impending emergency. As an anesthesiologist intubating those infected with COVID-19, she herself carries a high risk of infection. Meanwhile, her husband Stefan has to cancel his concerts as a musician, is no longer allowed to teach his music students and is suddenly sitting at home without an income. Teenage daughter Luzy is not allowed to see her Swiss boyfriend because the border is closed. She and brother Tim cannot go to school. But the worst case for the family is yet to come.

Director: Anno Saul
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jessica de Rooij
Cinematography: Martin L. Ludwig
Editing: Tobias Haas
Production: Network Movie, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Medical Drama and Hospital

Keywords

doctor, physician, pandemic, medical clinic, covid-19, global catastrophe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Welt steht still about?
When the pictures from Bergamo in Italy go around the world in spring 2020, even non-medical people know what the word pandemic means. The previously unknown Coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the planet. Four days later, exit and contact restrictions also apply in Germany. Since then, the life of the Konstanz intensive care physician Dr. Carolin Mellau and her family on their heads. The female doctor becomes a member of the crisis team and is on duty around the clock to prepare the clinic for the impending emergency. As an anesthesiologist intubating those infected with COVID-19, she herself carries a high risk of infection. Meanwhile, her husband Stefan has to cancel his concerts as a musician, is no longer allowed to teach his music students and is suddenly sitting at home without an income. Teenage daughter Luzy is not allowed to see her Swiss boyfriend because the border is closed. She and brother Tim cannot go to school. But the worst case for the family is yet to come.
Who directed Die Welt steht still?
Die Welt steht still was directed by Anno Saul.
Who stars in Die Welt steht still?
Die Welt steht still stars Natalia Wörner, Marcus Mittermeier, Klaus Pohl, Lena Stolze, Lilly Barshy, Jona Eisenblätter.
How long is Die Welt steht still?
Die Welt steht still has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Die Welt steht still?
Die Welt steht still is a Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was Die Welt steht still produced?
Die Welt steht still was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Die Welt steht still?
The themes of Die Welt steht still include: Medical Drama and Hospital.