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Release Year2024
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LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorAnika Radewald
WritersAnne Fischer, Anika Radewald, Aaron Bielejewski
TypeFeature Film
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Cast3 credited
Also Known AsFreedom and Deprivation of Liberty
About Freedom and Deprivation of Liberty
In a society where freedom is considered the highest good, the question arises as to how the deprivation of liberty is perceived as a punishment. Despite rehabilitative approaches, imprisonment remains the maximum sanction. The principle of liberty becomes significant when the deprivation of freedom is imposed as a penalty—existence remains secured, but any freedom beyond that is taken away. What does the deprivation of liberty feel like? What significance does freedom hold when it is withdrawn? How does the public perceive the deprivation of liberty as a punishment, and what does the need for retribution look like? Is there an understanding of why freedom is being taken? What does freedom mean when one is deprived of it?
Directed by Anika Radewald, Freedom and Deprivation of Liberty leans on a strong ensemble — Katka Kurze, Dirk Glodde, Marvin Reich — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.
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