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Effigy: Poison and the City

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1828 in the German port city of Bremen: Two very different women collide in an age that has no place for either of them. One strives for a career in law, at a time when women aren't even admitted to universities. The other has lived life outside the law and may now have to pay the tab. One of them needs to get her head together – while the other would do anything not to lose hers.
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John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Effigy: Poison and the City takes a dignified, old-fashioned approach to homicidal insanity that befits its early-19th century setting. Dec 18, 2020 Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times Wordy and stilted (it was derived from a stage play), this low-budget debut nevertheless benefits from a mesmerizing central performance by Suzan Anbeh... Dec 17, 2020 Full Review Joshua Starnes Firing the Canon Why do people do what they do? Don’t expect anyone to ever tell you, or even be able to tell you, especially if they’re a serial killer in a movie. The answer is both obvious and capricious because that’s what people are much of the time. Rated: 7/10 Nov 19, 2024 Full Review Matthew Turner Action Reloaded Worth seeing thanks to the central performances, the chilling nature of the true story and a small handful of great scenes Rated: 3/5 May 27, 2024 Full Review Ronak Kotecha ReviewRon A richly detailed celluloid yarn which unfolds in engaging fashion, with crisp dialogue and vivid characters, while also tackling the psychology behind murder. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 2, 2024 Full Review Tony Asankomah GhMovieFreak ... a poignant exploration of history and psychology, brought to life by stellar performances and meticulous attention to detail. Rated: 7/10 Mar 31, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 1828 in the German port city of Bremen: Two very different women collide in an age that has no place for either of them. One strives for a career in law, at a time when women aren't even admitted to universities. The other has lived life outside the law and may now have to pay the tab. One of them needs to get her head together – while the other would do anything not to lose hers.
Director
Udo Flohr
Producer
Udo Flohr, Patricia Ryan
Screenwriter
Peer Meter, Udo Flohr, Antonia Roeller
Production Co
GeekFrog Media
Genre
Crime, Drama, History
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 25m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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