Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie Benesch star in the upcoming historical drama film September 5, directed by Tim Fehlbaum, set to release on December 13, 2024.
If you’re a fan of historical dramas and have a keen interest in media, this movie, centered entirely around media coverage, is a must-watch.
The film is based on September 5, 1972 a pivotal moment that transformed media coverage forever and continues to have a profound impact today. It takes us back to the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, where an American sports broadcasting team was forced to shift from reporting on sports to providing live coverage of the hostage situation involving Israeli athletes.
September 5 Movie Quotes and Dialogues
1. Ready, camera one.
2. Good morning. I’m Jim McKay, speaking to you live from the Olympics in Munich, West Germany.
3. – Good. It’s America versus Cuba.
– You sure you want to bring in the politics?
– It’s not about politics. It’s about emotions.
4. Do you hear that? Were those gunshots?
5. The police are reporting that armed terrorists have attacked the Israeli athletes.
6. There’s a hostage situation going on right now in the Olympic Village.
7. ABC wants news to take over.
8. You’re sports, you’re in way over your head.
9. We are the only people capable of following it live.
10. This is our story, and we’re keeping it.
11. – What do I tell the cameras?
– What do you mean?
– I mean can we show someone being shot on live television?
12. The peace of what have been called the “serene Olympics” was shattered this morning.
13. The games are still going on within a few hundred yards. Nine terrified living human beings are being held prisoner.
14. You need to understand how sensitive this situation is.
15. These are just local cops doing things they have never done before.
16. We’re making broadcast history. More people have seen this than watched Armstrong land on the moon.
17. Woah, guys. That’s a TV. Are they seeing what we’re seeing?
18. Our job is to tell the stories of these individuals whose lives are at stake.
19. It’s not okay if we made it worse.
20. They know the whole world is watching. If they shoot someone on live television, whose story is that? Is it ours or is it theirs?
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Conclusion
September 5 trailer is chilling, portraying the abrupt transition from the excitement of the Olympics to the tension and chaos of the unfolding crisis. Starting with lively discussions about sports, the trailer ends with scenes of gunfire and panic. Based on true events, the movie has been described as “the best thriller of the year” and “one of the best movies of the year.” September 5 trailer highlights the intricate details of the story: journalists grappling with decisions about what to show on live television, local police navigating an unprecedented situation, and much more.
September 5 promises to be a gripping and thought-provoking film, offering a unique perspective on an event that left an indelible mark on history.