Blutgeld
Blutgeld
Release: 2013-10-28
·★ 4.8
Drama
The film is based on a true story about HIV-contaminated blood products in Germany in the 1980s. The brothers Ralf, Stefan and Thomas are hemophiliacs and live in constant fear of injury. When a new type of coagulant comes onto the market, they seem to be able to lead a normal life. It soon becomes apparent that a disproportionate number of hemophiliacs are contracting HIV, but the Federal Health Office remains inactive. Stefan is the first to die, but he is only diagnosed with pneumonia. While Ralf does not want to accept this, his brother Thomas refuses to accept it, as he is afraid of his family being ostracized by society if his HIV disease becomes public. This leads to a bitter argument between the brothers.
Production Countries
Germany
Production Companies
ZDF
Cast
Robert Dölle
as Karsten Ries
Max Riemelt
as Ralf Seifert
Lavinia Wilson
as Martina Meissner
Fabian Busch
as Stefan Seifert
Heikko Deutschmann
as Arndt Dobler
Jürgen Tarrach
as Professor Kleinert
Charlotte Schwab
as Marianne Seifert
Rudolf Kowalski
as Prof. Dr. Schubert
Jule Ronstedt
as Barbara Seifert
Heio von Stetten
as Doktor Fischer
David Rott
as Thomas Seifert