The cold steel
Realizador Thomas Lauterbach
Países Germany
Duração 90 min
Sinopse
How does one measure society's sense of security? In stark contrast to the situation in America the firearms debate rages in Germany too, affecting people that have nothing to do with guns whatsoever. Hardy Schober has hardly ever thought of personal safety, that was until his daughter, Jana, was killed during the school shooting at Winnenden. To save others from similar torment, Hardy fights to tighten up firearms laws. Standing against him are people who, for generations, have kept and cherished their guns. One of these is Ralf Merkle, gunsmith and enthusiastic marksman. He doubts whether society would be safer with heightened firearms laws and fears for his liberty and existence. Between gun controls, shooting fayres and scientific studies, the film reveals in a very personal light the difficulty of getting your life back on track after a tragedy that still leaves unanswered questions.
How does one measure society's sense of security? In stark contrast to the situation in America the firearms debate rages in Germany too, affecting people that have nothing to do with guns whatsoever. Hardy Schober has hardly ever thought of personal safety, that was until his daughter, Jana, was killed during the school shooting at Winnenden. To save others from similar torment, Hardy fights to tighten up firearms laws. Standing against him are people who, for generations, have kept and cherished their guns. One of these is Ralf Merkle, gunsmith and enthusiastic marksman. He doubts whether society would be safer with heightened firearms laws and fears for his liberty and existence. Between gun controls, shooting fayres and scientific studies, the film reveals in a very personal light the difficulty of getting your life back on track after a tragedy that still leaves unanswered questions.