Olympia 1972: Film reveals the drama behind the hostage!

Olympia 1972: Film reveals the drama behind the hostage!

München, Deutschland - On January 12, 2025, it became known that the new film "September 5", which was created under the direction of Tim Fehlbaum, will be shown in the cinema. The film addresses the hostage -taking of the Israeli Olympic team by Palestinian terrorists during the Olympic Games in Munich in 1972. This dramatic event, which occurred on September 5, 1972 at 4:40 a.m., led to the murder of eleven members of the Israeli team.

The film offers an urgent perspective on the events, with producer Geoff (John Magaro) and sports director Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) opt for live reporting after hearing shots from your studio, which is only 100 meters from the events. The journalists are transformed into war rapporteurs, while the German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) gives an insight into national news and police radio. Media reporting becomes a central topic that raises questions about journalism versus voyeurism and the effects on relatives.

historical context and technologies

The 1972 Olympic Games were the first to broadcast live via satellite. Germany wanted to present a cheerful image with these games because it was the first games after 1936. The hostage-taking, which was transferred live from sports television, revealed the revolutionation of sports reporting by Roone Arledge, which introduced new techniques such as on-field cameras and slow motion.

The film follows an authentic perspective and only shows what the TV crew could see. With over 90 hours of filming, the director tries to create a documentary feeling. Real phone calls and pictures were integrated into the story, while the representation of the victims is treated with piety without real victims being shown. In addition, original material is licensed and used by Jim McKay, the moderator of the 1972 Olympic Games.

Another aspect of the film is the technological developments and their influence on media reporting. Tim Fehlbaum, which was already nominated for "September 5" for the Golden Globes 2025, reports on the challenges that arose during the filming and the reflection of the crew about the moral questions that arise in such a crisis situation.

The ticket prices for the film screenings vary and are staggered as follows:

• Tuesday to Thursday: € 8.90 (7.50 € reduced)
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: € 9.90 (€ 8.50 reduced)
• Monday cinema day: 7 €
• Adventure children's cinema on Sunday: € 5.50
• Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon: 3:30 p.m. + 4 p.m. performances: 7 €

For detailed information on the events, duisburglive.de nd-aktuell.de Additional insights into the media reporting and the effects of the hostage-taking on journalistic practice offered.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien