The Carlos Benede Story (2017)
Carlos Benede is in his thirties, single and helps minors cope with the after-effects of crime. Alexander is a strong-willed and precocious eleven-year-old, who witnesses the horrific death of his mother by his own father. Benede mentors Alexander and the two develop a bond. But when the trial of Alexander’s father is over, it’s time for the two to part. Alexander has been placed in the care of his aunt, but when she is no longer able, a new caregiver must be found. An unconventional counselor from the youth welfare office learns of Alexander’s trust in Benede, who himself grew up in a home, and reunites the two. Although not always easy, the relationship grows and deepens into one of father and son.
Director: Johannes Fabrick
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Matthias Koeberlin as Carlos Benede |
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Joshio Marlon as Alexander Benede Age 11 |
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Vincent zur Linden as Alexander Benede Age 17 |
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Stefanie Stappenbeck as Valerie |
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Michael Wittenborn as Herr Jacobs |
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Jutta Speidel as Evi |
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Barbara Auer as Rechtsanwältin Zech |
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Felix Vörtler as Staatsanwalt Boie |
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Stefan Merki as Rechtsanwalt Molitor |
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Ilir Rexhepi as Veljko Mitrovic |
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Johanna Bittenbinder as Chefin von Carlos |
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Lasse Myhr as |
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Christiane Blumhoff as |
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Natalia Bobyleva as |
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Leo Reisinger as |
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Anton Algrang as Talentscout |
| Directing | Johannes Fabrick | Director |
| Writing | Dorothee Schön | Author |
| Sound | Manu Kurz | Music |
| Camera | Dorothee Schön | Camera Operator |