Police 2025
Berlin after the pandemic is a city still finding its footing, and for Anton, life had finally started to look up: a steady apprenticeship, a small flat with his girlfriend, and no more brushes with the law. The past, however, refuses to stay buried.
Director: Buket Alakuş
Cast
Levy Rico Arcos
Anton
Alexander Hörbe
Vater
Petra Schmidt-Schaller
Mutter
Jamilah Bagdach
Roza
Adam Bousdoukos
Kostas
Michael Grimm
Otto
Luise Helm
Bine
Katharina Hirschberg
Emma
Nazmi Kırık
Jelena Knyaseva-Shmal
Medina Dumarova
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Police (2025) about?
*Police (2025)* follows Anton, a young man rebuilding his life in post-pandemic Berlin, only to be confronted by a legal notice tied to an old protest arrest. As suppressed memories resurface, he's forced to confront the consequences of his past actions and the uneasy relationship between personal growth and systemic pressure.
Who directed Police?
Police is directed by Buket Alakuş, known for her insightful and socially conscious filmmaking.
Who stars in Police?
The film stars Levy Rico Arcos as Anton, with Alexander Hörbe, Petra Schmidt-Schaller, Jamilah Bagdach, and Adam Bousdoukos rounding out the main cast.
Is Police (2025) worth watching?
As a drama crime film rooted in social themes, *Police (2025)* offers a compelling character study with emotional depth. While IMDb ratings aren't available yet, its focus on timely issues like justice, memory, and personal reinvention makes it a promising watch for fans of character-driven storytelling.
How long is Police?
Runtime details for *Police (2025)* are not listed.
About Police (2025) — How the Past Drags Anton Back into the Shadows
Berlin after the pandemic is a city still finding its footing, and for Anton, life had finally started to look up: a steady apprenticeship, a small flat with his girlfriend, and no more brushes with the law. The past, however, refuses to stay buried. When Anton receives a 'yellow letter' accusing him of a serious public disturbance and resisting arrest—charges tied to a chaotic 1 May protest from two years earlier—the memories come rushing back like an unstoppable tide. Directed by Buket Alakuş, *Police (2025)* dives into the raw tension between personal redemption and systemic injustice, capturing the simmering frustration of a young man who thought he'd left his old life behind. With its sharp focus on unresolved trauma and the weight of authority, this drama crime film delivers an atmospheric exploration of guilt, memory, and the inescapable grip of the past.
Levy Rico Arcos leads the cast as Anton, a character caught between the quiet hope of a fresh start and the explosive reality of being pulled back into a world he's desperate to escape. Alakuş crafts a tense, character-driven narrative that lingers on the emotional fallout of political unrest and the personal cost of standing up—or being seen as standing up—for something bigger than yourself.
