# Munich – The Edge of War (2021)

> Two estranged friends risk everything in the treacherous corridors of the 1938 Munich Conference as diplomacy strains to delay catastrophe.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248918

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Christian Schwochow
- Cast: George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner, Jeremy Irons, Robert Bathurst, Jessica Brown Findlay, August Diehl, Sandra Hüller, Alex Jennings
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7475578/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, foreboding, suspenseful, historical drama night, political thriller viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of friendship and political intrigue unfolds as Europe teeters on the brink of war.

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