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Chronik eines Mordes

(1965)

Overview

In the mid-1950s, mayor Zwischenzahl is killed on the day of his inauguration in a West German town. The killer is Ruth Bodenheim, a Jewish woman, who wanted to avenge the death of her parents. Zwischenzahl, a former SA member, was apparently involved in the deportation of her parents to a concentration camp during the war. Ruth cannot bear the horrible events and the death of her parents and wants to open the eyes of the town′s residents.

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Original TitleChronik eines Mordes

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1965-02-25

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 35m

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Production CompaniesDEFA

Genres

  • Drama