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Emergency doctor Nora: Danger to life on a boat trip – your commitment counts!
Discover the German feature film "Rügen Stubborn" with Tanja Wedhorn as Nora, who provides first aid during a boat trip.
Emergency doctor Nora: Danger to life on a boat trip – your commitment counts!
An exciting TV highlight awaits viewers in August! Under the title “Rügen Stubborns”, the film from 2023 looks at the challenges of the modern medical profession and the pursuit of personal balance. The main character Nora Kaminski, portrayed by the talented Tanja Wedhorn, is faced with unexpected challenges in a serious drama during a boat trip, while at the same time she wants to spend more time with her partner Max, played by Bernhard Piesk. However, this wishful thinking is quickly shaken when the captain of the boat trip suddenly collapses and Nora is forced to provide first aid. The situation escalates further when Dr. Heckmann, played by Patrick Heyn, the patient is diagnosed with a tumor, which brings additional family conflicts to light.
In her efforts to help both the patient and his sister Julia, who accuses him of not caring enough about her late mother, Nora finds herself caught in a war of emotions. Her fate reveals the challenges that many in the healthcare sector face: the balancing act between work and private life becomes a fateful balancing act for Nora. “Rügener Sturköpfe” will be broadcast on Das Erste on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. and, as das Erste reports, will be available in the ARD media library for one year immediately after broadcast.
Cast and production
The film's cast features talented actors who masterfully interpret each role. In addition to Tanja Wedhorn and Bernhard Piesk, Anne Werner also stars as Dr. Maja Pirsich and other actors such as Jochen Nickel, Tessa Mittelstaedt and Michael Kind on the screen. Production management is in the hands of director Jan Ruzicka, who, together with screenwriter Marcus Hertneck, has created an impressive work that is both emotional and exciting. The appropriate musical accompaniment comes from Jan Janssons, while the camera work comes from Florian Foest. With “Rügener Sturköpfe” this creative team has created a piece that will make viewers think even after the credits roll.
A look at similar films
The topic of challenges in the healthcare system and the question of work-life balance is not only addressed in “Rügener Sturköpfe”. Other films also contain stories that shed light on the lives of medical professionals. A remarkable selection of such works is listed in doctari. From the comedy “Attention, Doctor!” to dramatic stories such as “The English Patient” or “Patch Adams” – these films take a look at the different facets of the medical profession and its impact on private life. The diversity of the film offerings reflects not only the creative approach to the topic, but also the social interest in how health professions and personal lifestyles interact.
“Rügen Stubborn” promises to be a film that is both entertaining and raises important questions - a successful mix that will certainly captivate many viewers.