The termination of the INF Treaty between the USA and Russia shows how little mutual trust there is between the world powers today. Thanks to this agreement, short- and medium-range nuclear missiles were disarmed and banned at the end of the 1980s. The political situation has worsened again. Even Germany is discussing the development of its own nuclear weapons. Is a new Cold War looming?
Direction
Orth's clinical pacing lets the horror speak for itself.
Editing
Archival 80s footage vs modern threats hits hard.
Director
Andreas Orth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Andreas Orth primarily directs German TV movies — this rare documentary detour into geopolitics was sparked by Trump's 2018 withdrawal announcement.
The 2019 German nuclear debate referenced here was largely dismissed at the time; post-2022, those same voices gained mainstream platforms.
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