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23 000 Lives (2026)
112 min | Drama

23 000 Lives (2026)

112 min | Drama

A group of young people set out to rescue refugees in distress in the Mediterranean. But their understanding of law and justice is soon put to a severe test.

Director

Markus Goller

Writers

Michele Cinque (collaboration) | Oliver Ziegenbalg (writer)

Producers

Michele Cinque (producer) | Markus Goller (producer) | Oliver Ziegenbalg (producer) | Christopher Zwickler (producer)

Composer

Volker Bertelmann

Cinematographer

Frank G. DeMarco (director of photography)

Editor

Markus Goller

Casting

Brenda Camilleri (casting director) | Nina Haun

Production Designer

Christian M. Goldbeck

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Release date

Jul 17, 2026 (United States)

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24 cast members

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