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Bonhoeffer chronicles the extraordinary courage of the famed theologian and Lutheran pastor who stood firm against Nazi Germany's genocidal oppression. His staunch belief that Christians must act compassionately while following God's divine principles was unwavering through his final days as a political prisoner sentenced to death in a concentration camp. Bonhoeffer witnessed humanity's worst traits in Europe and America, but refused to remain silent or idle in the face of unbridled evil. He galvanized others to bold action and made the ultimate sacrifice for his faith.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Radical Theologian of the People

3.5/5 Bonhoeffer PG-13

When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, a man of honour responds. This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of an evil tyrant.

Release Date November 22, 2024Director Todd KomarnickiCast Jonas Dassler, August Diehl, Moritz Bleibtreu,...

Exclusive: Angel Studios, the outfit behind global blockbuster Sound of Freedom, has unveiled the full trailer for its true-life WWII thriller Bonhoeffer – see it above. Spotlighting the courage and sacrifice of the titular German pastor and theologian-turned-spy, the film is written and directed by Sully scribe Todd Komarnicki. Angel Studios will release domestically on November 22.

The drama’s subject is World War II hero Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Jonas Dassler), a pacifist pastor who conspired to bring an end to the Nazi regime, fearlessly speaking the truth while facing unyielding oppression and evil.

The official synopsis reads: When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, how will a man of honor respond? This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of an evil tyrant. With world-shattering stakes, Bonhoeffer begs the question, how far will you...

Exclusive: Angel Studios, the studio behind surprise global blockbuster Sound of Freedom, has acquired worldwide rights to Bonhoeffer (fka God’s Spy), a true-life thriller written and directed by Sully scribe Todd Komarnicki. Spotlighting the courage and sacrifice of an extraordinary World War II hero, the film is slated for release in theaters in 2024.

Pic’s subject is Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Jonas Dassler), a pacifist pastor determined to live his life with uncompromising political and spiritual courage while choosing to live in Berlin during the Third Reich. Conspiring to bring an end to the Nazi regime, he fearlessly spoke the truth while facing unyielding oppression and evil. His impact is still felt around the world today.

Starring alongside Never Look Away‘s Dassler are August Diehl (Inglorious Basterds), Moritz Bleibtreu (Run Lola Run), Nadine Heidenreich (Die Flaschenpost-Insel), David Jonsson (Rye Lane), and Flula Borg (Suicide Squad). Producers included Emmanuel and Camille Kampouris,...