directed by: Christian Schwochow, year: 2022
actors: George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner, Jeremy Irons

Set on the eve of World War II, Munich: The Edge of War follows two former school friends—British diplomat Hugh Legat (George MacKay) and German student Paul Brandt (Jannis Niewöhner)—as they reunite in Munich in 1938. A tense political thriller blending espionage with diplomacy, the film tracks secrecy, loyalty, and moral compromise as escalating threats push them toward a fateful choice that could shape Europe's future. Jeremy Irons anchors the crisis as the British Prime Minister.

Political Maneuvering, Thriller, Historical Thriller, Espionage, Political Drama