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Minentaucher

"Der harte Weg in die Elite der Bundeswehr"

2025-12-19 de
DocumentaryReality
The six-part documentary series follows a training course for mine clearance divers – a specialized unit tasked with finding and defusing mines. Eleven men undergo a grueling training program: freediving to the point of near unconsciousness, deep dives, forced marches, weeks at sea, and helicopter jumps from a height of ten meters into the Baltic Sea. While the instructors meticulously record every mistake, the trainees struggle with cold, exhaustion, and self-doubt. The series reveals their motivations, their courage, and their determination to assume responsibility in a tense global situation.

Writer

Eike Köhler

Writer

Kim Kristin Mauch

Colorist

Christoph Fobbe

Editor

Eike Köhler

Sound Mixer

Marc Schettler

Camera Operator

Ulrich Baron

germany diving underwater discipline endurance explosives expert military training elite forces minesweeper german navy specialist selection resilience apnea

Status

Ended

Countries

  • Germany

Companies

  • NDR