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The Free Will (2006)

6.920062h 43mDE
CrimeDrama

Directed by Matthias Glasner

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

2h 43m

Language

DE

Release

August 23, 2006

Director

Matthias Glasner

Official Trailer

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Overview

After nine years in psychiatric detention Theo, who has brutally assaulted and raped three women, is released. Living in a supervised community, he connects well with his social worker Sascha, finds a job at a print shop and even a girlfriend, Nettie, his principal's brittle and estranged daughter. ...

Cast

Jürgen Vogel

Jürgen Vogel

Theo

Sabine Timoteo

Sabine Timoteo

Nettie

André Hennicke

André Hennicke

Sascha

Manfred Zapatka

Manfred Zapatka

Nettie's father

Judith Engel

Judith Engel

Anja Schattschneider

Maya Bothe

Maya Bothe

Sybille

Anna Brass

Anna Brass

Raped woman in the dunes

Anne-Kathrin Golinsky

Anne-Kathrin Golinsky

Seller in department store

Anna De Carlo

Anna De Carlo

Waitress

Frank Wickermann

Frank Wickermann

Michael

Bernadette Büllmann

Bernadette Büllmann

Singer of "Ave Maria"

Marcel Batangtaris

Marcel Batangtaris

Toni

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Free Will (2006), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After nine years in psychiatric detention Theo, who has brutally assaulted and raped three women, is released. Living in a supervised community, he connects well with his social worker Sascha, finds a job at a print shop and even a girlfriend, Nettie, his principal's brittle and estranged daughter. But even though superficially everything seems to work out Theo's seething rage remains ready to erupt.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Free Will. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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