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Mollath (2015)

93 min · Documentation

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Directors

Annika Blendl, Leonie Stade

A portrait of Gustl Mollath, described as a victim of a miscarriage of justice, brings together voices from his supporters, opponents, and former defense attorney.

The story

The film is a portrait of Gustl Mollath, described as a victim of a miscarriage of justice. It centers on Mollath and includes perspectives from his supporters and opponents, as well as his former defense attorney, Gerhard Strate. The film also sketches Mollath’s life in psychiatric hospitals and the media coverage of his case.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

The film is a portrait of Gustl Mollath, a victim of a miscarriage of justice. Over the course of the film, not only Mollath’s supporters and opponents speak, but also his former defense attorney, Gerhard Strate, who was able to secure an acquittal for his client through the retrial. Alongside Gustl Mollath himself as its central figure, the film sketches his life in psychiatric hospitals and shows the media coverage, the reopening of the trial, and finally his life after the acquittal.

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Documentation

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