Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for September 5, a film that revisits the critical shift in media coverage spurred by the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympics. Take a look at the potential Oscar contender above.
The film transports audiences back to a defining moment in live journalism, where an American sports broadcasting team pivoted unexpectedly from Olympic coverage to reporting on the hostage crisis that unfolded in the Olympic Village. Set during what would come to be known as the “Serene Olympics,” the trailer offers glimpses of a day that started like any other but quickly descended into chaos. At the centre of this ordeal is Geoff, played by John Magaro, a young and driven producer eager to prove himself under the supervision of his boss, ABC Sports visionary Roone Arledge, portrayed by Peter Sarsgaard. Alongside Geoff, a determined team consisting of German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin) grapple with high-stakes decisions as they find themselves reporting on an unfolding hostage situation.
As the situation escalates, Geoff and Marvin confront an ethical dilemma when they learn that the terrorists may have access to the very news reports covering their actions. Geoff’s concern rings through as he asks, “Are they seeing what we’re seeing? Are the terrorists seeing this?” with Marvin responding, “They know the whole world is watching if they shoot someone on live television.” These scenes underscore one of the film’s haunting questions: whose story is truly being told, and at what cost?
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The film’s supporting cast includes Zinedine Soualem, Georgina Rich, Corey Johnson, Marcus Rutherford, Daniel Adeosun, Benjamin Walker, and Ferdinand Dörfler.
The film is directed by Tim Fehlbaum, who previously directed two post-apocalyptic sci-fi films: 2011’s Hell and 2021’s The Colony. Fehlbaum co-wrote the script with Moritz Binder and Alex David and also produced the film alongside a team that includes actor Sean Penn, Philipp Trauer, and Thomas Wöbke.
In the US, September 5 will hit select theatres on November 29 before opening nationwide on December 13. The film will open in Australian cinemas on January 30th.

