Angela Merkel, The Unexpected is a 2016 English-language Documentary film. Political and personal companions who have witnessed the chancellor throughout the years comment on her childhood in East Germany, her first political steps, her rise to the top, her eventful chancellorship, and the current political situation she is facing. Angela merkel, the unexpected features Timothy Garton Ash in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Bernd Birnbaum, Norbert Blüm, Lothar De Maizière, Thomas De Maizière, Wolf Donath and Rainer Eppelmann. It was released on 12th April 2017. Political and personal companions who have witnessed the chancellor throughout the years comment on her childhood in East Germany, her first political steps, her rise to the top, her eventful chancellorship, and the current political situation she is facing.