23 000 Lives
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.
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About 23 000 Lives
23 000 Lives is a 2026 German-language drama film directed by Markus Goller. The cast is led by Louis Hofmann, Mala Emde, Katharina Stark.
23 000 Lives was produced by Flimmer, Flute Film, and Sunnysideup Filmproduktion and made in Germany. It was released on July 2, 2026.
- Director
- Markus Goller
- Writers
- Oliver Ziegenbalg, Michele Cinque
- Release date
- July 2, 2026
- OTT release
- July 17, 2026
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Flimmer, Flute Film, Sunnysideup Filmproduktion
23 000 Lives cast & crew
23 000 Lives was directed by Markus Goller and written by Oliver Ziegenbalg and Michele Cinque.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Frankie DeMarco and it was produced by Oliver Ziegenbalg and Markus Goller.
Is 23 000 Lives worth watching?
If you enjoy drama, 23 000 Lives is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of 23 000 Lives
Louis Hofmann
Mala Emde
Katharina Stark
Frederick Lau
Maria Dragus
Trevor Magaya
Kathy Etoa
Saibon Wang
Joone Dankou
Merlin Von Garnier
Luisa-Céline Gaffron
Omid Memar
23 000 Lives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 23 000 Lives in United States?
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▸What language is 23 000 Lives in?
23 000 Lives is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸When did 23 000 Lives release on OTT?
23 000 Lives became available digitally on July 17, 2026.
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