The German army (Bundeswehr) has become a globally active force in the international fight against terrorism and the challenge of a new Eastern-European threat.
Minister of Defence Ursula von der Leyen continues to drive this realignment, even though new demands are growing: new facilities, comfortable working conditions, compatibility of family life and career, successfully attracting new recruits, entrepreneurial thinking and dealing with arms agreements. The film asks: How ready is the German Bundeswehr really? Is the force prepared to face challenges like European crises or international terrorism?

Written and directed by Djamila Benkhelouf, Nino Seidel Director of photography Andrzej Król, Ion Casado, Dieter Stürmer, René Schröter Sound Augusto Castellano, Thomas Ballschmieter, Paul Paulun, Sascha Kiesewetter Edited by Imke Koseck Composer Martin Glos, Christian Ziegler Production manager Ron Glavas Producer Stefan Bomhof Editorial Manager Barbara Biemann, NDR Lenth 45 Min. Air date 25.09.2017, um 22:45 Uhr , ARD » back