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Seilergasse 8

1960 · 90 min

A sober, methodical crime investigation that unfolds quietly, drawing you into a grim puzzle with a somber, procedural rhythm.

Overview
The young lady Lisa Gau probably took her own life at Seilergasse 8 in Rostock, at least that's what it looks like. Captain Schirding, who has been assigned to the case, sees things differently. Together with forensic scientist Kurt Lisowski, he investigates the case and soon discovers that Lisa was poisoned and is shocked when all the evidence points to his...

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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • mystery
    • death
    • deception
    • justice
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • procedural
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, crime
    Directed by
    Joachim Kunert
    Written by
    Joachim Kunert, Günter Kunert
    Starring
    Martin Flörchinger, Manja Behrens, Doris Abeßer, Gerlind Ahnert, Rolf Herricht, Johannes Arpe, Dieter Perlwitz, Dietrich Kerky
    Music
    André Asriel
    Cinematography
    Eugen Klagemann
    Runtime
    90 min
    Country
    East Germany
    Languages
    German

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