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The Collini Case

Original title: Der Fall Collini
  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 3m
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7.3/10
15K
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Elyas M'Barek in The Collini Case (2019)
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A young lawyer stumbles upon a vast conspiracy while investigating a brutal murder case.A young lawyer stumbles upon a vast conspiracy while investigating a brutal murder case.A young lawyer stumbles upon a vast conspiracy while investigating a brutal murder case.

  • Director
    • Marco Kreuzpaintner
  • Writers
    • Christian Zübert
    • Robert Gold
    • Jens-Frederik Otto
  • Stars
    • Elyas M'Barek
    • Alexandra Maria Lara
    • Heiner Lauterbach
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    15K
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    • Director
      • Marco Kreuzpaintner
    • Writers
      • Christian Zübert
      • Robert Gold
      • Jens-Frederik Otto
    • Stars
      • Elyas M'Barek
      • Alexandra Maria Lara
      • Heiner Lauterbach
    • 58User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Elyas M'Barek
    Elyas M'Barek
    • Caspar Leinen
    Alexandra Maria Lara
    Alexandra Maria Lara
    • Johanna Meyer
    Heiner Lauterbach
    Heiner Lauterbach
    • Prof. Dr. Richard Mattinger
    Manfred Zapatka
    Manfred Zapatka
    • Hans Meyer
    Jannis Niewöhner
    Jannis Niewöhner
    • Young Hans Meyer
    Rainer Bock
    Rainer Bock
    • Senior Prosecutor Dr. Reimers
    Catrin Striebeck
    • Presiding Judge
    Pia Stutzenstein
    Pia Stutzenstein
    • Nina
    Peter Prager
    Peter Prager
    • Caspar's Father
    Franco Nero
    Franco Nero
    • Fabrizio Collini
    Hannes Wegener
    Hannes Wegener
    • Aicke
    Falk Rockstroh
    Falk Rockstroh
    • Judge
    Titus Flügel
    • Caspar as Kid
    Levi Kirchhoff
    • Philipp as Kid
    Anne Haug
    Anne Haug
    • Pathologist's Assistant
    Thomas Stecher
    Tara Fischer
    • Young Johanna
    Esther Maria Pietsch
    • Court Secretary
    • Director
      • Marco Kreuzpaintner
    • Writers
      • Christian Zübert
      • Robert Gold
      • Jens-Frederik Otto
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews58

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    8shahrad

    In the mouth of madnesses

    European Cinema has a rich history when it comes to political-criminal genre. Movies like Z, The Butterfly on the Shoulder, Sacco and Vanzetti, The Secret in Her Eyes, The Lives of Others,..etc. took the breaths of their audience in the past decades. And I will add The Collini Case in my 'top movies' list. TCC is a slow paced movie with jaw dropping suspense. Its great storyline, remarkable actings and very clever direction will push you at the edge of your seat for entire two hours. Despite the fact that history has always been told by conquerers, good films in the genre never ceased to fascinate their audience and its the magic of cinema. A very touching film! 8/10
    10martin-joest

    Great story, great movie

    Maybe this story is not true, but there are thousands of stories like this. It is a memorial to justice, not to law(s). And a reminder against fascism and similar idologies. Watch the movie, read the book. Once, twice and more. Tell all the people you know. This movie is a reminder
    7DogePelis2015

    German court drama

    It's a good movie that has an entertaining plot and Elyas M'Barek's acting is excellent; it is highly recommended.

    It is a German gem that deserves to be remembered.
    8mohammadjalshowbaki

    Unexpected movie story , watch it to the end ..

    May be slow at the beginning , but after first 45 min. The movie take another long and deep way of old events , i like it , heart touching and tell us true events . Worth watching.
    7Major_Fletcher

    A tedious start with a powerful finale

    You will enjoy this movie, if you like good courtroom dramas, especially in the second hour it's really enjoyable and thrilling till the end. For me the first hour was way to tedious, to slow-paced with a few unnecessary scenes.

    The movie is about the first case of a young lawyer. In the first place it seems the murder case is rather simple to clarify, but on the second look there is much more behind the curtain as you can imagine.

    After a while i only wanted to know what really happened, but during the second hour i couldn't look away from the tv screen. I think Elyas M'Barek can perform a lot better but the rest of the main cast is acting pretty well.

    Cheers, Boyka

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    • Trivia
      The book and movie are based losely on a similar real case (Friedrich Engel), without spoiling too much for new viewers.
    • Goofs
      It is stated during the trial that Hans Meyer was an officer in Waffen SS. However, in the WW2 flashback he is shown wearing the uniform of the Sicherheitsdienst, with the characteristic brown shirt and SD insignia on the left sleeve.

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Constantin Film (Germany)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • German
      • Italian
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Справа Колліні
    • Filming locations
      • Moabit, Berlin, Germany(prison)
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • SevenPictures Film
      • Mythos Film
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,080,720
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 3m(123 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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