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Haftbefehl Documentary Tops Netflix Germany as Elyas M'Barek Calls It a 'Monument'

The film marks the actor's producing debut with a stark, human portrait of Aykut Anhan.

Overview

  • The documentary was released in late October and quickly reached number one on Netflix in Germany.
  • The narrative centers on the person behind the stage name, depicting Aykut Anhan’s struggle with addiction without glamorization.
  • Elyas M'Barek makes his debut as a producer and describes the work as hard, heavy, and the most honest portrayal they could deliver.
  • The project grew from ideas M'Barek developed with co-producer Pacco-Luca Nitsche about four years ago to create something that could move audiences.
  • M'Barek signals further collaborations with Nitsche but says he will not make a documentary about himself.