Hours of Decision - Angela Merkel and the Refugees

The docudrama by Christian Twente reconstructs the dramatic as well as momentous 24 hours from September 4 to 5, 2015, when Angela Merkel decided to allow thousands of refugees to enter Germany. In addition to the main political actors, the film also includes the perspective of the refugees. The Syrian Mohammad Zatareih, who also has his say, had been instrumental in initiating the joint departure at the Budapest train station. The parallel events around the two main characters provide the dramaturgical guideline for the scenic and documentary presentation. Original recordings and interviews complement the scenic passages.