Aerial Weapons
A 4x 43′ Documentary Series
by Riley Alexandra Dedio & Michaela McMahon
Flying has revolutionized the way we fight wars. Yet the first airplane flight was less than 120 years ago.
In this (comparatively) short time, people in (and behind) air weapons are chasing record after record: further, faster, deadlier their machines become… until they dominate not only the air, but also space.
In four episodes, the makers of “Panzer!” and “Kriegsschiffe – Tod zur See” tell the fascinating story of military aviation – based on the people who wrote it and are still writing it today.
Their fates and experiences, their joys and sorrows form the emotional thread that brings technology, tactics and history to life.
Unique archival footage and high-quality reshoots bring the past to life, while detailed animation provides simple explanations for (seemingly) complicated issues.
Creative Producer: Veronika Christmann
Camera: Clara Schemmel, Manon Pichon, Riley Alexandra Dedio, Edited By: Dirk Seliger
Commissioning Editors: Christian Deick (ZDFinfo), Steffen Judzikowski (ZDFinfo)
Produced By: Regina Bouchehri, Gunnar Dedio, Birgit Rasch, Petra Gruber,
Written & Directey By: Michaela McMahon & Riley Alexandra Dedio
