Ramstein - The Pierced Heart (2022)
The accident during an air show in Ramstein in the summer of 1988 is one of the greatest tragedies in German post-war history. Against the backdrop of the momentous collision of two aerobatic planes on "Open Day" at the American air base, this film tells the story of four families in fictionalized form - they are visitors to the air show who lost their loved ones in the horrific inferno, and an emergency doctor who cannot forget the sight of the dead and injured. They all suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome. Years after the disaster, they finally have the opportunity to share their experiences and come to terms with the trauma in a specially founded aftercare group. Meanwhile, a duo of investigators commissioned by the German Federal Ministry investigates the background to the air accident and uncovers massive failures in safety precautions and rescue measures. Beyond political responsibility on both the German and American sides, both come up against a wall of silence.
Cast
- Max Hubacher - Robert Müller
- Trystan Pütter - Hagen Dudek
- Elisa Schlott - Jeanine Koops
- Jan Krauter - Mathias Kruse
- Therese Hämer - Martina Puttkammer
- Megan Gay - Captain Grady
- Philip Noah Schwarz - Torsten Lehmann
- Nina Vorbrodt - Miriam Lehmann
- Marie Jung - Maria Müller
- Alina Stiegler - Dorothee Kleiber
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ramstein - The Pierced Heart about?
- The accident during an air show in Ramstein in the summer of 1988 is one of the greatest tragedies in German post-war history. Against the backdrop of the momentous collision of two aerobatic planes on "Open Day" at the American air base, this film tells the story of four families in fictionalized form - they are visitors to the air show who lost their loved ones in the horrific inferno, and an emergency doctor who cannot forget the sight of the dead and injured. They all suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome. Years after the disaster, they finally have the opportunity to share their experiences and come to terms with the trauma in a specially founded aftercare group. Meanwhile, a duo of investigators commissioned by the German Federal Ministry investigates the background to the air accident and uncovers massive failures in safety precautions and rescue measures. Beyond political responsibility on both the German and American sides, both come up against a wall of silence.
- Who directed Ramstein - The Pierced Heart?
- Ramstein - The Pierced Heart was directed by Kai Wessel.
- Who stars in Ramstein - The Pierced Heart?
- Ramstein - The Pierced Heart stars Max Hubacher, Trystan Pütter, Elisa Schlott, Jan Krauter, Therese Hämer, Megan Gay.
- How long is Ramstein - The Pierced Heart?
- Ramstein - The Pierced Heart has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Ramstein - The Pierced Heart?
- Ramstein - The Pierced Heart is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Ramstein - The Pierced Heart produced?
- Ramstein - The Pierced Heart was produced in Belgium, Germany.