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Fatale Mutterliebe

1995

A tense, emotionally charged domestic drama that keeps you uneasy as a mother fights to protect her child from mounting suspicion.

Directed by
Michael Keusch
Genres
Drama
Overview
After separating from her husband Werner, who now has a new wife, Paula lives alone with her young son Philipp. After the little boy runs away from home, the ex and his new wife try everything to take advantage of the situation. It doesn't all seem to be right either, because shortly afterwards there is a fire in Paula and Philipp's apartment - and it looks as if someone set the fire on purpose.
How it feels
Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Family, betrayal, parenthood, isolation
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Michael Keusch
Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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