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23 000 Lives

2026

★ 2.9 / 10 (11 votes)
Drama

Synopsis

Unable to stand by and watch as countless refugees lose their lives attempting to reach Europe by sea, a group of young Berliners take action. Inexperienced but driven by passion and courage, they launch a crowdfunding campaign to buy an old ship. Venturing into the Mediterranean, they embark on a mission to save thousands of people. But their efforts soon put their understanding of law and justice to the test.

About This Film

23 000 Lives is a 2026 drama film directed by Markus Goller. The film has earned an audience rating of 2.9 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB. The film stars Louis Hofmann, Mala Emde, Katharina Stark, Frederick Lau, Maria Dragus among its cast of 24 credited actors.

Cast

Louis Hofmann
Louis Hofmann
as Lukas
Mala Emde
Mala Emde
as Kitty
Katharina Stark
Katharina Stark
as Nina
Frederick Lau
Frederick Lau
as Sören
Maria Dragus
Maria Dragus
as Viola
Trevor Magaya
as Lamin
Kathy Etoa
Kathy Etoa
as Rose
Saibon Wang
as Su
Joone Dankou
as Paula
Merlin Von Garnier
Merlin Von Garnier
as Maik
Luisa-Céline Gaffron
Luisa-Céline Gaffron
as Dominique
Omid Memar
Omid Memar
as Askanius
Corinna Harfouch
Corinna Harfouch
as Mrs. Gans
Ulrich Matthes
Ulrich Matthes
as Mr. Gans
Franka Potente
Franka Potente
as Anne
Katja Riemann
Katja Riemann
as Self
Frank Plasberg
Frank Plasberg
as Self
Herbert Knaup
Herbert Knaup
as Dr. Norbert Dehler
Eleonora Romandini
Eleonora Romandini
as Giulia
Joris van Uffelen
as Xenophobic Young Man 1

Crew

Oliver Ziegenbalg — Writer
Michele Cinque — Writer
Frankie DeMarco — Director of Photography
Oliver Ziegenbalg — Producer
Markus Goller — Producer
Markus Goller — Director
Christopher Zwickler — Producer

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