Ausnahmezustand was released in the year 1995。Ausnahmezustand is also called as The Siege (1998/I), H, Matzor, Estado de Sítio, Couvre feu, Contra el enemigo, Belägringen, Attacco al potere, Against All Enemies, Martial Law。

After the abduction by the US military of an Islamic religious leader, New York City becomes the target of escalating terrorist attacks. Anthony Hubbard, the head of the FBI's Counter-Intelligence Task Force in New York, teams up with CIA operative Elise Kraft to hunt down the terrorist cells responsible for the attacks. As the bombings continue, the US government responds by declaring martial law, sending US troops, led by Gen. Devereaux, into the streets of New York City.

Ausnahmezustand actors and actresses include Aasif Mandvi, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis, David Proval, Denzel Washington, Joey Naber, Lance Reddick, Mark Valley, Neal Jones, Tony Shalhoub, Wood Harris。