Atempause (2017)
The story of Esther (40) and her ex-husband Frank (42). Their nine-year-old son Hannes is declared brain dead after a soccer accident. From one second to the next, the parents lose their child. Nothing could have prepared them for this moment. They now have to watch helplessly and face fate. At the clinic, they meet a Turkish family in the same situation. Together, the separated couple face the most difficult decision of their lives. When will we finally switch off the devices? Will we release the organs for donation?
Director: Aelrun Goette
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Release Date: June 14, 2017
Cast
- Katharina M. Schubert - Esther
- Carlo Ljubek - Frank
- Luise Heyer - Lisa
- Matthias Brenner - Dr. Berg
- Julia Jäger - Maria
- Ronald Kukulies - Dr.Heller
- Ivan Anderson - Hatice
- Aram Arami - Samet
- Özgür Karadeniz - Bülent
- Ilyes Raoul - Yusuf
Production: ARD
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
organ transplant
More Films by Director: Aelrun Goette
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Atempause about?
- The story of Esther (40) and her ex-husband Frank (42). Their nine-year-old son Hannes is declared brain dead after a soccer accident. From one second to the next, the parents lose their child. Nothing could have prepared them for this moment. They now have to watch helplessly and face fate. At the clinic, they meet a Turkish family in the same situation. Together, the separated couple face the most difficult decision of their lives. When will we finally switch off the devices? Will we release the organs for donation?
- Who directed Atempause?
- Atempause was directed by Aelrun Goette.
- Who stars in Atempause?
- Atempause stars Katharina M. Schubert, Carlo Ljubek, Luise Heyer, Matthias Brenner, Julia Jäger, Ronald Kukulies.
- What genre is Atempause?
- Atempause is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Atempause produced?
- Atempause was produced in Germany.