Gleitzmann (film)
| The Heir of the Besmenian Empire Der Erbe des Besmenischen Reichs | |
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| File:DEDBRposter.png Besmenian movie poster | |
| Directed by | Bernd Beutz |
| Screenplay by | Christoph Hagen |
| Based on | Life and politics of Robert Gleitzmann |
| Produced by | Bernd Beutz |
| Distributed by | Flingor Studios |
Release dates | 15 May 2021 (Laitstadt 18 May 2021 (Besmenia) |
Running time | 2h 29m |
| Country |  Besmenia |
| Language | Besmenian |
| Budget | BS 62 million |
| Box office | BS 253 million |
The Heir of the Besmenian Empire (Besmenian: Der Erbe des Besmenischen Reiches) is a 2021 Besmenian biographical historical drama film, starring Franz Waldmitz as (referred these days as controversial) Besmenian Prime Minister Robert Gleitzmann.
The film depicts the life of Robert Gleitzmann beginning with his time as mayor of Laitstadt in the 1960s up to the last years of his life in the late 1990s. Historical events such as the West Besmenian Revolution, the Besmenian reunification and the foundation of the Coalition of Crown Albatross are also covered in the film. The film shows Gleitzmann on the one hand in a positive representation, but also in a negative representation, corresponding to various political acts but also in his private life.
The film's title refers to the satirical term that is popular nowadays, The heir of the Besmenian Empire. The name comes from Martin Beiter during the 1980 election campaign as a criticism for Gleitzmann's government cabinet with the Besmenian Republican Party.
Plot
The film begins with the HIL news broadcast from November 21, 1999, on which the death of Gleitzmann is announced. After the announcement of his death, the news anchor gave a brief glimpse into his political life. After the end of the report, the actual film begins.
Chapter 1: Mayor of the capital (1963-1972)
After the unexpected death of the Mayor of Laitstadt Egon Lochmann on April 23, 1963, the majority of the State Chamber of Laitstadt elected Gleitzmann as his successor.
Chapter 2: Prime Minister of a reunited country (1972-1980)
Chapter 3: Beiter era, Gleitzmann scandal and sad end (1980-1999)
Cast
Gleitzmann family
- Franz Waldmitz as Robert Gleitzmann
- Helga Mortz as Anna Frahm (Gleitzmann's second wife)
- Paul Weißer as Bruno Gleitzmann-Möller (Gleitzmann's son from his first marrige)
- Vannesa Kelke as Karina Beiner (Gleitzmann's stepdaughter)
Government cabinet
- Ferdinand Klaus as Konrad Berger (Vice Prime Minister under Gleitzmann)
Other politicans
- Richard Erberhard as Martin Beiter (FBBP leader and 1980 prime minister candidate)
- Klaus Falkenstein as Jürgen Rothmann (FBBP leader from 1964 to 1980)
- Georg Blauauge as Erwin Pohl (President of Besmenia from 1973 to 1985)
Production
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The shooting took place from July to December 2020.