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100 min  -  Drama | Thriller   -  26 March 2009 (Czech Republic)
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A poignant look at how a family may look "normal" from the outside but from the inside it's a whole different story.

Director:

Julius Sevcík

Writers:

Julius Sevcík (adaptation), Anthony Neilson (play)

Stars:

Milan Knazko, Dagmar Havlová and Pavel Gajdos
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Milan Knazko Milan Knazko ...
Dagmar Havlová Dagmar Havlová ...
Marie Kurten
Pavel Gajdos Pavel Gajdos ...
Advocate Wehner
Zuzana Kajnarová Zuzana Kajnarová ...
Reception Clerk
Miroslav Táborský Miroslav Táborský ...
Klein
Jan Vlasák Jan Vlasák ...
Wenge
Meto Jovanovski Meto Jovanovski ...
Judge
Elena Stanisheva Elena Stanisheva ...
Eva
Zuzana Valchárová-Poulová Zuzana Valchárová-Poulová ...
Mrs. Kleinová
Pavel Kikincuk Pavel Kikincuk ...
Attorney
Antonín Svejda Antonín Svejda ...
Young Peter Kurten
Norbert Lichý Norbert Lichý ...
Knacker
Blanka Jarosova Blanka Jarosova ...
Josephine Budlick
Michal Hofbauer Michal Hofbauer ...
Warder
Teodora Bognárová Teodora Bognárová ...
Krystínka Kleinová
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Storyline

Dreaded serial killer Peter Kurten voluntarily turns himself over to the authorities. A young lawyer, eager to prove Kurten's mental derangement, agrees to defend a man who terrorized Germany between 1929 and 1931. In studying the case and meeting with the intelligent, cold-blooded manipulator, the young idealist's values become warped. Written by Karlovy Vary International Film Festival  

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Dusseldorf | 1930s | Serial Killer | One Word Title | Based On Play

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A poignant look at how a family may look "normal" from the outside but very different on the inside

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Czech Republic | Republic of Macedonia | UK

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Budget:

£9,000 (estimated)
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Axman Productions, Black Lantern Films See more »
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Color:

Color  | Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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