Adams Acht (2026)
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Oliver Masucci, Felix Kammerer, Leonard Kunz, Svenja Jung, Katrin Röver, Stephanie Amarell, Heino Ferch, Axel Milberg
In late-1950s Ratzeburg, teacher Karl Adam forms a rowing crew of young outsiders, but his unconventional methods meet resistance from established officials.
The story
In the late 1950s, teacher Karl Adam brings together a rowing eight of young outsiders in Ratzeburg. He trains them unconventionally, facing opposition from established officials. Their efforts unfold amid the Cold War and Germany’s division, as the rowers contend with personal and social conflicts.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In the late 1950s, teacher Karl Adam forms a rowing eight out of a group of young outsiders in Ratzeburg. Using unconventional training methods, he leads the crew to athletic success despite opposition from established officials. Against the backdrop of the Cold War and the division of Germany, the rowers also struggle with personal and social conflicts. The crew eventually qualifies for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and gets the chance to prove itself on the international stage. In the end, they win the eight race in Rome.
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