Brandmal
Synopsis
A series of ritual murders shakes Hamburg. First a songwriter is stabbed and scalped, then a scientist. Investigations by Kriminalhauptkommissar Jan Fabel lead into the left student scene of the 1980s. Both victims belonged to the environment of the terrorist Franz Mühlhaus, who was shot during a police operation. His followers could then start a new life. It quickly becomes clear: the key to the current murders lies in the case at the time.
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Peter Lohmeyer
Jan Fabel
Lisa Maria Potthoff
Maria Klee
Marie-Lou Sellem
Susanne Eckhardt
Ina Paule Klink
Anna Wolf
Hannes Wegener
Frank Grueber
Peter Kremer
Paul Menge
Hannes Hellmann
Müller-Voigt
Anna Grisebach
Ingrid Fischbach
Jürgen Schornagel
Volker Voss
Thomas Kügel
Hans Schreiber
Charlotte Schwab
Beate Brandt
Luise Aschenbrenner
Gabi Fabel
Godehard Giese
Thomas
Axel Wandtke
Gunther Griebel
Dietmar Horcicka
Heine
Stefan Oehlkers
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolai Rohde
- Screenplay & Story
- Nils Willbrandt, Nils-Morten Osburg
- Original Score
- Johannes Kobilke
- Original Title
- Brandmal
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolai Rohde
Nils Willbrandt, Nils-Morten Osburg
Johannes Kobilke
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolai Rohde
Director
Nils-Morten Osburg
Writer
Nils Willbrandt
Writer
Johannes Kobilke
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brandmal
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What is Brandmal about?
A series of ritual murders shakes Hamburg. First a songwriter is stabbed and scalped, then a scientist. Investigations by Kriminalhauptkommissar Jan Fabel lead into the left student scene of the 1980s. Both victims belonged to the environment of the terrorist Franz Mühlhaus, who was shot during a police operation. His followers could then start a new life. It quickly becomes clear: the key to the current murders lies in the case at the time.
Who directed Brandmal?
Brandmal was directed by Nicolai Rohde.
Who stars in Brandmal?
The principal cast of Brandmal includes Peter Lohmeyer, Lisa Maria Potthoff, Marie-Lou Sellem, Ina Paule Klink, Hannes Wegener.
When was Brandmal released and how long is it?
Brandmal was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Brandmal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brandmal was composed by Johannes Kobilke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brandmal?
Brandmal holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).