Die Kinder sind tot

2004 1h 24m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary exploring a crime that shocked Germany in the summer of 1999.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Aelrun Goette
Countries: Germany

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aelrun Goette, shot by Bernd Meiners. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Andreas Zitzmann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0400579 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Aelrun Goette directs. Bernd Meiners behind the camera. Andreas Zitzmann cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 22 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Aelrun Goette, shot by Bernd Meiners. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Andreas Zitzmann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0400579 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.