Die Geisel (2003)

A prisoner in JVA Weißenburg takes a staff member hostage, prompting Prison Director Ella Jansen to enter the cell in exchange, relying on negotiation. When a special unit’s imminent arrival drives the inmate to rage and sexual violence, Jansen is rescued but then becomes entangled in a ruthless political scandal and power struggle that overlooks individual suffering.

Released Oct. 8, 2003 90 min None+

Genres: Drama

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Production Companies: Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft (NDF)

Country: Germany
Production Country: Germany
Languages: German