Behind the Headlines(2021)
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Behind the Headlines Synopsis
Two years after the Panama Papers scandal, two investigative journalists at Germany’s largest newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung, are ready with a series of new revelations while researchin the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galicia and a mysterious arms dealer linked to the Iranian nuclear missile programme. When a secret video gets leaked to them in 2019, the journalists have the opportunity to uncover a new scandal, today known as ‘Ibiza-Gate’, involving the Austrian Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache.
Behind the Headlines (2021) is a documentary film directed by Daniel Andreas Sager, released on September 16, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Andreas Gericke, Philipp Grüll, Wolfgang Krach and Sebastian Kurz. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Andreas Sager
- Writers:
- Marc Bauder, Daniel Andreas Sager
- Producers:
- Marc Bauder
- Cinematographer:
- Börres Weiffenbach
- Composer:
- John Gürtler
- Production:
- Bauderfilm
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Headlines Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Andreas Gericke
Andreas Gericke
as Self
- Philipp Grüll
Philipp Grüll
as Self
- Wolfgang Krach
Wolfgang Krach
as Self
Sebastian Kurz
as Self (archive footage)
- Hannes Munzinger
Hannes Munzinger
as Self
- Frederik Obermaier
Frederik Obermaier
as Self
- Georg A. Rauscher
Georg A. Rauscher
as Self
Edward Snowden
as Self
Heinz-Christian Strache
as Self (archive footage)
Bastian Obermayer
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Andreas Sager, written by Marc Bauder and Daniel Andreas Sager, produced by Marc Bauder.
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Behind the Headlines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Behind the Headlines – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Behind the Headlines online?
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Behind the Headlines (2021) is available to stream on Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from VOD Club. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Behind the Headlines?
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The main cast of Behind the Headlines (2021) includes Andreas Gericke, Philipp Grüll, Wolfgang Krach, Sebastian Kurz and Hannes Munzinger. The film was directed by Daniel Andreas Sager. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Headlines released?
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Behind the Headlines was released on September 16, 2021 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Behind the Headlines worth watching?
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Behind the Headlines (2021) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.