Der Mörder und sein Kind
Synopsis
On the outside, Martin Dreyer looks like the nice neighbor next door. He lovingly looks after his paralyzed brother and his friends have never noticed him in a negative way. Nobody sees what a monster lies dormant inside him. No one suspects the incomprehensible. Martin suffers from a terrible burden: an obsessive desire for young girls. When Martin meets the young, petite Sonja one day and falls in love with her straight away, he believes in a new life. He asks her to marry him. She is surprised at his quick decision, but then agrees. What Martin doesn't know until then is that Sonja has a little daughter.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matti Geschonneck
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabine Thiesler
- Original Score
- Irmin Schmidt
- Original Title
- Der Mörder und sein Kind
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Multimedia Gesellschaft für Audiovisuelle Information mbH, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matti Geschonneck
Sabine Thiesler
Irmin Schmidt
Heidi Handorf
Department Leadership Roster
Matti Geschonneck
Director
Sabine Thiesler
Writer
Heidi Handorf
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Mörder und sein Kind
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What is Der Mörder und sein Kind about?
On the outside, Martin Dreyer looks like the nice neighbor next door. He lovingly looks after his paralyzed brother and his friends have never noticed him in a negative way. Nobody sees what a monster lies dormant inside him. No one suspects the incomprehensible. Martin suffers from a terrible burden: an obsessive desire for young girls. When Martin meets the young, petite Sonja one day and falls in love with her straight away, he believes in a new life. He asks her to marry him. She is surprised at his quick decision, but then agrees. What Martin doesn't know until then is that Sonja has a little daughter.
Who directed Der Mörder und sein Kind?
Der Mörder und sein Kind was directed by Matti Geschonneck.
Who stars in Der Mörder und sein Kind?
The principal cast of Der Mörder und sein Kind includes Ulrich Tukur, Ulrich Matthes, Bibiana Beglau, Hahloul La Kahina, Sissy Höfferer.
When was Der Mörder und sein Kind released and how long is it?
Der Mörder und sein Kind was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Mörder und sein Kind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Mörder und sein Kind was composed by Irmin Schmidt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Mörder und sein Kind?
Der Mörder und sein Kind holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).