September 5

Director: Tim Fehlbaum
Actors: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin
PlotIn a near-future dystopia where climate change and political strife have destabilized society, three men confront the secret behind a mysterious event that has left part of the world in darkness. A retired scientist, haunted by his past failures and portrayed as an enigmatic figure, is pulled back into action when he stumbles across an encrypted message suggesting a government cover-up. His old colleague, a weathered journalist struggling to stay relevant in a tumultuous media landscape, agrees to help unravel the mystery. As they dig deeper, they find themselves entangled with an elusive hacker who claims to have inside knowledge about the incident's true nature.
Teaming up reluctantly, the three form an uneasy alliance, each driven by personal motivations but united by a shared goal: to expose the truth and prevent an impending disaster that could alter humanity's trajectory forever. Their investigation takes them across a scarred landscape filled with hidden dangers and moral uncertainties. As they navigate the complex web of deceit and betrayal, time is running out, and the stakes grow higher. Unable to trust anyone else, they must rely solely on each other. With every revelation pushing them closer to what might be their own ruin, they uncover something that forever changes their understanding of the world.
Writers: Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David
Release Date: 17 Jan 2025
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: Germany, United States
Language: English, German
Home Video Reviews
Gripping and effective, September 5 offers a fresh perspective on familiar history, though the disc's lack of extras is disappointing.
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