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Prosecution
Staatsschutz

Director(s): Faraz ShariatDE113 min.2026
85%(39 ratings)
Categoriesfiction
Accessibilitynot suitable for minors under 15 years of age
Content descriptorsviolence, fear, discrimination
LanguagesGerman, Korean (orig.)
SubtitlesCzech, english
Black and white / colourcolor

Slovak premiere

Young prosecutor Seyo Kim enters the fight against far-right violence in eastern Germany with the backing of the state behind her. But when she herself becomes the victim of a racist attack, she begins investigating on her own – despite resistance from her superiors and at the cost of her own safety. As she digs deeper, she uncovers links between a right-wing extremist network, long-unsolved cases, and a system that not only ignores violence, but at times actively protects it.

"The Prosecutor is still fresh in my memory — I was part of the jury that awarded the film the CICAE Prize in the Panorama section at this year’s Berlinale. This political thriller set in contemporary Germany offers a razor-sharp reflection on a deeply divided society. An absolute knockout from director Faraz Shariat and screenwriter Claudia Schaefer that keeps you on edge from beginning to end. Slovak premiere – a must-see." Lukáš Berberich

Cast: Chen Emilie Yan, Julia Jentsch, Alev Irmak, Arnd Klawitter, Sebastian Urzendowsky

Distributor: Artcam/ASFK

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Projection of Prosecution at IFF ART FILM 2026
Lukáš Berberich Presents
454 seats available
* Program subject to change