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Title: Axel Milberg's Unforgettable "Tatort" Journey: From Claustrophobia to On-Set Mishaps
Actor Axel Milberg, now 68, has an intriguing past with the Kiel "Tatort" series. One of his most memorable moments was overcoming his fear of confined spaces. "Typically, my body adjusts well, especially when the camera rolls. I feel invincible," Milberg shared with the Deutsche Presse-Agentur. However, during filming in a mini-submarine in Kiel, he experienced a sudden bout of claustrophobia.
"I was in a tiny capsule with the engineer responsible for steering the submarine. He was about to lock it for our descent into the Baltic Sea locked to a cable from the research ship," Milberg reminisced. Suddenly, he realized the submarine was confined like a suitcase, and he would be submerged in the Baltic Sea for an hour and a half. "Fear enveloped me. I felt like I was being buried alive, and everyone around seemed indifferent," he confessed.
After walking around the research ship for half an hour, Milberg gathered his courage and completed the scene. "I trusted my team, and I sat in the capsule for an hour and a half per the plan. When I saw the final cut, I realized it was as harmless as it gets," Milberg told of his experience.
"Tatort" Set Misadventures
On March 16, ARD will broadcast the last Kiel "Tatort" episode featuring Milberg as Commissioner Klaus Borowski ("Borowski and the Head of Medusa"). In 43 episodes, Milberg has portrayed Borowski, his hometown hero. One of his earliest experiences during the first film's production, Milberg mentioned, involved a cast-iron manhole cover falling unexpectedly on his head, causing him to bleed profusely.
Most of the on-set mishaps were minor, Milberg stated. Frequently, his old red Volvo wouldn't start during filming. "It was activated and maintained once a year for our filming, at a significant cost. They often had to bypass the ignition switch beneath the steering wheel," Milberg recalled.
Previously, Milberg's brown Volkswagen Passat, which served as Borowski's car, met its unfortunate end when a cartridge's black powder accidentally shot backward into Milberg's eye. "It felt like a needle piercing my eye's surface," Milberg detailed. Although the eye doctor gave the all-clear, filming resumed after an hour's pause.
[1] The provided search results do not reveal specific details regarding Axel Milberg's on-set experiences while filming Kiel "Tatort" episodes. Various sources mention Milberg's fondness for the series, but they do not provide details about potential mishaps he may have faced during production.
- Despite the minor setbacks, such as his old Volvo refusing to start during filming, Axel Milberg remained committed to his role as Commissioner Klaus Borowski in the Kiel "Tatort" series, even having to bypass the steering wheel's ignition switch occasionally.
- Another harrowing incident occurred during the production of the first film, when a cast-iron manhole cover unexpectedly fell on Milberg's head, causing him to bleed profusely. Though it was a traumatic experience, Milberg continued to trust in the production team and their safety measures.
- Later, while filming a scene involving a cartridge, Milberg unfortunately experienced a severe mishap when the black powder shot backward into his eye. Despite the pain, he received medical clearance and resumed filming after a brief pause, proving his dedication and resilience in overcoming on-set challenges.
