About the Film
Sauerland, autumn 1995: In the middle of the forest on the Wilzenberg, a walker finds the body of high school graduate Sonja Risse. However, the fact that the killer left a music box with the lullaby "Hush Little Baby" at the crime scene does not lead to a clear solving. 25 years later, the investigative journalist Stefanie Schneider, known as "Mütze", made a surprising discovery in Cologne. In a disused multi-storey car park, she films an undressed corpse of a man with a music box running next to it! When her colleague Jan Römer, who reported on the spectacular Sonja case as a young journalist in 1995, recognizes the melody from back then, he immediately believes there is a connection. He goes to Wilzenberg with his ambitious colleague to interview Sonja's mother Maria, her former teacher Waldheim and her best friends. The more the journalists compile, the clearer the contradictions and gaps that the investigators should have noticed at the time.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Das Lied des toten Mädchens is a captivating and well-crafted crime and mystery and thriller movie from 2021. Directed by Felix Herzogenrath, and starring Torben Liebrecht, Lara Mandoki, Kais Setti Sauerland, autumn 1995: In the middle of the forest on the Wilzenberg, a walker finds the body of high school graduate Sonja Risse.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.1/10, Das Lied des toten Mädchens retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 28m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with mystery elements, Das Lied des toten Mädchens deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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