12 Paces Without a Head

12 Paces Without a Head is a 2009 German movie directed by Sven Taddicken. It's an exciting pirate film that stars Ronald Zehrfeld and Matthias Schweighöfer, and it follows the life of a highly respected pirate captain.

The film centers on Klaus Störtebeker (Ronald Zehrfeld), a pirate captain with wild lifestyle. Störtebeker is famous for dominating the North and Baltic Seas and is considered a revolutionary hero by his fellow pirates.

However, a significant event weakens Störtebeker and his crew's power. During this challenging time, he starts to rethink his life choices. He wonders if he should continue his life at sea, constantly in battle, or settle down to a more ordinary life on land with a wife and family.