The Carlos Benede Story

The Carlos Benede Story

90 mins | Drama | Dec. 11, 2017

Carlos Benede is in his thirties, single and helps minors cope with the after-effects of crime. Alexander is a strong-willed and precocious eleven-year-old, who witnesses the horrific death of his mother by his own father. Benede mentors Alexander and the two develop a bond. But when the trial of Alexander’s father is over, it’s time for the two to part. Alexander has been placed in the care of his aunt, but when she is no longer able, a new caregiver must be found. An unconventional counselor from the youth welfare office learns of Alexander’s trust in Benede, who himself grew up in a home, and reunites the two. Although not always easy, the relationship grows and deepens into one of father and son.

The Carlos Benede Story

90 mins | Drama | Dec. 11, 2017

The Carlos Benede Story
Carlos Benede is in his thirties, single and helps minors cope with the after-effects of crime. Alexander is a strong-willed and precocious eleven-year-old, who witnesses the horrific death of his mother by his own father. Benede mentors Alexander and the two develop a bond. But when the trial of Alexander’s father is over, it’s time for the two to part. Alexander has been placed in the care of his aunt, but when she is no longer able, a new caregiver must be found. An unconventional counselor from the youth welfare office learns of Alexander’s trust in Benede, who himself grew up in a home, and reunites the two. Although not always easy, the relationship grows and deepens into one of father and son.
Producers ZDF
Original title Der Polizist, der Mord und das Kind
Directors Johannes Fabrick
Writers Dorothee Schön

Cast

Matthias Koeberlin

as Carlos Benede

Joshio Marlon

as Alexander Benede Age 11

Vincent zur Linden

as Alexander Benede Age 17

Michael Wittenborn

as Herr Jacobs

Jutta Speidel

as Evi

Barbara Auer

as Rechtsanwältin Zech

Felix Vörtler

as Staatsanwalt Boie

Stefan Merki

as Rechtsanwalt Molitor

Ilir Rexhepi

as Veljko Mitrovic

Johanna Bittenbinder

as Chefin von Carlos

Anton Algrang

as Talentscout