Mogadischu

Mogadishu Welcome can't hide that it appears as a TV film, which stands out especially when compared to The Baader Meinhof Complex. Nevertheless, it effortlessly surpasses that untidy and financially deprived film production. The strength of the title lies in the subject matter, in the incredibly dramatic situation of the hijacking of an airplane and its risky journey through several countries' airports. The film captures both the conflicts inside the airplane with a gradually intensifying atmosphere full of fear, as well as scenes from Chancellor Schmidt's staff, on whose shoulders rested political responsibility and the weight of decisions, and last but not least, it also focuses on the preparation of the task force team for the raid. The film provides a comprehensive picture of events that once significantly influenced the domestic political situation in Germany, the world's perception of terrorism, and aviation security standards. The film evenly distributes its attention among all the players involved, allowing the viewer to have a vivid overview of all ongoing events. Overall impression: 80%. (11.12.2013)