What are the key story phases in Ein Kriegsende?

The story of Ein Kriegsende progresses through these phases: Final Mission, War's End, Moral Dilemma, Aftermath.

How does Ein Kriegsende end?

In the final act ("Aftermath"): The captain faces consequences for his decision in a military court.

Ein Kriegsende (1984) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Ein Kriegsende
Genre: drama, war
Released: 1984
Rating: 10

Plot Analysis Summary

Moral dilemma during the final days of WWII

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Final Mission

War's End

Moral Dilemma

Aftermath

In the last days of WW2, the German minesweeper MX12 is on its way into the enemy’s zone to pick up wounded soldiers. When a radio message proclaims the end of war, the crew demands to break off the risky mission. Only the captain wants to continue.

Directed by

Volker Vogeler

Key Cast

Wigand Witting — Kapitänleutnant Tim
Rüdiger Kirschstein — Steuermann Bertram Heimsohn
Michael Weckler — Feuerwerker Jellinek
Christian Koch — Verteidiger
Franz Josef Steffens — Ankläger

Rating: 10/10 (1 votes)