JIFF 2018: Winter Hunt

The Story

In this taut psychological thriller, a woman tries to take justice into her own hands as she shows up on the doorstep of a remote mansion. Lena claims her car has broken down, but her arrival is intentional. She is in pursuit of Anselm, an elderly Auschwitz guard who lives with his daughter Maria. They both deny Anselm’s Nazi past, but Lena is determined to get him to confess. Anchored by excellent performances, Winter Hunt is filled with revelations that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Rating

CTC

Country

DE

Language

German

Cast

Carolyn Genzkow, Michael Degen, Elisabeth Degen, Annette Mayer

Director

Astrid Schult