23 000 Lives

23 000 Lives

Directed by Markus Goller

Produced by Flimmer, Flute Film

2026112 min6.1 / 10

A morally urgent drama about idealistic young rescuers confronting the legal and ethical complexities of saving refugee lives at sea.

A group of young people sets sail for the Mediterranean to save the lives of refugees — a mission that puts their ideas of law and justice to the test.

Questions people ask

  • Is 23 000 Lives sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is 23 000 Lives scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does 23 000 Lives end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is 23 000 Lives violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is 23 000 Lives easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise6

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like 23 000 Lives

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as 23 000 Lives

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like 23 000 Lives, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 23 000 Lives, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 23 000 Lives, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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