Directed by:
Michael HerbigScreenplay:
Hermann FlorinCinematography:
Torsten BreuerComposer:
Ralf WengenmayrCast:
Elyas M'Barek, Jonas Nay, Marie Burchard, Michael Ostrowski, Jörg Hartmann, Jeff Burrell, Michael Maertens, Kurt Krömer, Sara Fazilat, Ibrahim Al-KhalilPlots(1)
2018. Experienced freelance journalist Juan Romero (Elyas M’Barek) is chosen to co-write a cover story for leading investigative journalism magazine Die Chronik, partnered with the publication’s star reporter Lars Bogenius (rising star Jonas Nay). When Romero encounters some inconsistencies with Lars’ contribution, he - at some risk - raises his concerns with his editor. But the magazine’s directors stick by their celebrated writer, whose ability to unearth incredible and vivid stories has proven very popular - and lucrative - for the outlet. Defiantly Romero pours all of his energy into his search for the truth and pushes the boundaries until he has nothing to lose... other than his job, his reputation and his family... Based on journalist Juan Moreno’s non-fiction expose 'Tausend Zeilen Lüge', Herbig’s gripping David v. Goliath detective story immerses the viewer in the troubling modern world where fake news, alternative facts and public relations mingle with ideas of truth. A Thousand Lines is a brilliantly relevant film for our times. (Palace Films)
(more)Cast
![Elyas M'Barek](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/755/168755059_oetul7.jpg)
Elyas M'Barek
West Germany
Best movies:
The Wave (2008)
Time You Change (2010)
Who Am I - No System Is Safe (2014)
![Jonas Nay](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/589/160589453_c8d4df.jpg)
Jonas Nay
West Germany
Best movies:
Line of Separation (2015) (series)
Persian Lessons (2020)
Homevideo (2011) (TV movie)
![Marie Burchard](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/785/168785801_ypw3ls.jpg)
Marie Burchard
West Germany
Best movies:
The Book Thief (2013)
Klassentreffen 1.0 - Die unglaubliche Reise der Silberrücken (2018)
Tatort (1970) (series)
![Michael Ostrowski](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/737/167737028_e9pslk.jpg)
Michael Ostrowski
Austria
Best movies:
Same Same But Different (2009)
Slumming (2006)
Look Who's Back (2015)
![Jörg Hartmann](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/305/159305547_5250f3.jpg)
Jörg Hartmann
West Germany
Best movies:
Sein letztes Rennen (2013)
Sonne und Beton (2023)
Wolves of Berlin (2009) (series)
![Jeff Burrell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/332/162332695_f4d89c.jpg)
Jeff Burrell
USA
Best movies:
Curveball (2020)
Jack Strong (2014)
Race (2016)
![Michael Maertens](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/592/159592724_79eb06.jpg)
Michael Maertens
West Germany
Best movies:
Sun Alley (1999)
My Sister's Good Fortune (1995)
Phoenix (2014)
Kurt Krömer
West Germany
Best movies:
Where Is Fred!? (2006)
Conni & Co. (2016)
The Adventures of Huck Finn (2012)
![Sara Fazilat](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/246/160246079_b47c98.jpg)
Sara Fazilat
Best movies:
Holy Spider (2022)
Subs (2018)
Polizeiruf 110 (1971) (series)