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The Collini Case

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The Collini Case

2019

2h 3m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Hoping to launch his career, a rookie defense lawyer takes on the mysterious case of a prominent industrialist who's accused of murder.

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It stumbles a bit during its arguments, but strong performances and a suspenseful story help The Collini Case earn a winning verdict.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

There's a lot of dense plot and legal jargon to compress, but punchy editing ensures the film remains fast-paced and light on its feet.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 12, 2021

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Marina Ashioti

Little White Lies

Questionable and vaguely predictable narrative choices.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 9, 2021

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

This world of moral greys and justifications feels undeveloped and fails to come to life successfully.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 7, 2021

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Alexa Dalby

Dog and Wolf

The film's direction by Marco Kreuzpaintner is sophisticated and competent: the acting is universally excellent.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 5, 2021

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

Solid, classic, captivating, and very well-acted. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Oct 27, 2021

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

When the story is this well told, the ending doesn't matter as much -- the journey is rewarding enough. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Oct 26, 2021

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Rosana B

O filme demora a engrenar, mas ganha contornos dramáticos na sua segunda metade, o julgamento. E se torna revoltante, como pessoas tão más sobrevivem tanto tempo e na riqueza, diante da miséria dos que sobreviveram aos seus Homicídios… O pano de fundo histórico iluminado pela obra é a prevenção do processo de crimes nazistas graves pelo judiciário da República Federal da Alemanha devido a uma lei de 1968, conhecida como escândalo de prescrição. Revoltante, emocionante, chocante e instrutivo...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Dominic B

Intense and involving.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Tiago S

Um dos filmes mais impactantes que já assisti, um mistério no julgamento que é revelado no final, que depois de tudo ser falado nos emocionamos com muitas lágrimas nos olhos, é triste de ver a brutalidade do Nazismo, bem vou parar por aqui se não irei dizer tudo sobre o filme, mas recomendo demais para quem gosta de julgamentos e justiça sendo feita.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/22

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Audience Member

Es una buena película que tiene una trama entretenida y la actuación de Elyas M'Barek es excelente; es muy recomendable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Bom Filme, Misterioso, que nos prende a atenção a medida que os desfechos são dosadamente revelados, boas atuações principalmente por parte do protagonista (Elyas M'Barek), só não me agradou a cena final o filme no geral não cosegue comover o bastante para apresentar aquela cena e fazer com que nos emocione o suficiente, mais isso não tira os méritos desse bom filme!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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s r

A court room drama setting up the horrible Nazi protectors against a novice lawyer was good. However, it was a little cheap on the drama and it after awhile it seemed hollow. It still had it moments, but was a little self righteous. I saw it on a delta flight.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Marco Kreuzpaintner

Director

Elyas M'Barek

Caspar Leinen

Heiner Lauterbach

Richard Mattinger

Franco Nero

Fabrizio Collini

Manfred Zapatka

Hans Meyer

Alexandra Maria Lara

Johanna

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Synopsis

Hoping to launch his career, a rookie defense lawyer takes on the mysterious case of a prominent industrialist who's accused of murder.

Director: Marco Kreuzpaintner
Producer: Christoph Müller, Kerstin Schmidbauer
Screenwriter: Robert Gold, Christian Zübert, Jens-Frederik Otto
Production Co: Constantin Film
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: German
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2020
Runtime: 2h 3m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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