Angel Studios Acquires Rights to WWII Movie BONHOEFFER

Published: November 21, 2023

Angel Studios Acquires Rights to WWII Movie BONHOEFFER

By Movieguide® Contributor

Angel Studios has acquired the worldwide rights to BONHOEFFER, a movie that tells the true story of a WWII hero.

“[The movie follows] 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,” Deadline reported. “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.”

Another synopsis posted to Angel Studios’ Instagram 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 go to stand up for what’s right?”

Director Todd Komarnicki shared that he was “honored” to take on the project, adding, “the opportunity to share his thrilling story with the world has been a singular privilege. Dietrich’s message of peace and courage is as urgent in 2023 as it was in 1945.”

“There has never been a time in history where we needed to be reminded of the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer more than today,” Jordan Harmon, the President of Angel Studios, said. “The Angel Guild has shown, time and again, that true stories of heroism resonate, and remind us of the power of the human spirit.”

This is not the first time Bonhoeffer’s life and impact have been explored on screen. A 2003 documentary, also titled BONHOEFFER, told his story. A portion of the Movieguide® review reads:

BONHOEFFER is an extremely well-constructed documentary highlighting facts in Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life and his struggle against National Socialism that are extremely interesting and important. Furthermore, the documentary contains a lot of archival footage that is well worth viewing for its historical insights into how a society can go so far off the track.

BONHOEFFER is set to hit theaters in 2024.