Der Polenweiher
Originally released in 1986. Der Polenweiher is a drama film. directed by Nico Hofmann.
Starring Gerhard Olschewski, Wolf-Dietrich Sprenger, and Eberhard Feik
Synopsis
The story of a murder in the Black Forest in 1943. Anna, a Polish maid working as a domestic servant, is found dead in a pond one day. She was expecting a child by the farmer Rungerbühler, who murdered her for fear of the "racial disgrace" being discovered. Although the police commissioner soon sees through the circumstances, he has no interest in uncovering the case for his own selfish reasons. Rot, a basket weaver who secretly loved Anna, reacts to her death with a physical breakdown of a profane nature: intestinal obstruction. The character of Joachim Rot and his strange fate are based on a real person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Polenweiher about?
The story of a murder in the Black Forest in 1943. Anna, a Polish maid working as a domestic servant, is found dead in a pond one day. She was expecting a child by the farmer Rungerbühler, who mur...
Who directed Der Polenweiher?
Der Polenweiher was directed by Nico Hofmann.
When was Der Polenweiher released?
Der Polenweiher was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Polenweiher?
The main cast of Der Polenweiher includes Gerhard Olschewski, Wolf-Dietrich Sprenger, Eberhard Feik, Heinz Meier.