100 Tage Autark (2026)

100 Tage Autark is a German documentary following Johannes Mickenbecker of The Real Life Guys as he undertakes a radical 100-day experiment without modern infrastructure. The project explores self-sufficiency, practical survival, personal ambition, and the desire to live more deliberately.

The film presents the experiment as both a practical challenge and a personal reflection on what is actually necessary for everyday life. Its appeal lies in the contrast between modern dependence on infrastructure and the realities of creating a more autonomous existence.

• Johannes Mickenbecker is the central subject.
• Lukas Augustin and Alexander Zehrer directed the documentary.
• The film was released in Germany on September 10, 2026.
• The reported runtime is approximately 118 minutes.
• The documentary expands on the real-world experimentation associated with The Real Life Guys.