Born to Fake(2026)
Born to Fake Synopsis
In 1996, one of the biggest media scandals in German history shook the public: Michael Born, a self-made journalist, had faked over twenty reports for the newly established private television station between 1990 and 1996. Some seemed amateurish, others dealt with absurd topics: child labor for IKEA in India, drug addicts licking toads to get high, and the Ku Klux Klan in the Eifel region were just some of his numerous fabrications. How did it come to this? Was Michael Born an enlightened figure who subversively exposed the tabloid system, a victim of the system, or simply a bumbling fraud? Film traces Michael Born's footsteps. Put together from hundreds of hours of raw material and the memories of former companions, an incredible story of forgery emerges. A media-theoretical film about levels of reality, fake news, and the question: Why do we actually believe what we see?
Born to Fake (2026) is a documentary film directed by Erec Brehmer, released on May 28, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Michael Born, Roland Berger, Martin Lettmayer and Dr. Gabriele Schuster.
- Director:
- Erec Brehmer
- Writers:
- Benjamin Rost, Erec Brehmer
- Producers:
- Mark Szilágyi
- Cinematographer:
- Pius Neumaier
- Production:
- MSZ Production and Consulting, SWR
- Status:
- Released
Born to Fake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Erec Brehmer, written by Benjamin Rost and Erec Brehmer, produced by Mark Szilágyi.
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Born to Fake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born to Fake online?
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Who stars in Born to Fake?
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The main cast of Born to Fake (2026) includes Michael Born, Roland Berger, Martin Lettmayer, Dr. Gabriele Schuster and Thomas Pritzl. The film was directed by Erec Brehmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born to Fake released?
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Born to Fake was released on May 28, 2026 and runs for 1h 32m.