The Collini Case (German: Der Fall Collini) is a 2019 German drama film, directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner. It is based on the eponymous novel by Ferdinand von Schirach.
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Cast
Elyas M'Barek as Caspar Leinen
Heiner Lauterbach as Richard Mattinger
Alexandra Maria Lara as Johanna Mayer
Franco Nero as Fabrizio Collini
Rainer Bock as Prosecutor Reimers
Catrin Striebeck as the judge
Manfred Zapatka as old Hans Meyer
Jannis Niewöhner as young Hans Meyer
Pia Stutzenstein as Nina, Caspar's interpreter and eventual secretary
Peter Prager as Bernhard Leinen, Caspar's father
Sabine Timoteo as weapon expert
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 24 critics' reviews are positive. The website's consensus reads: "It stumbles a bit during its arguments, but strong performances and a suspenseful story help The Collini Case earn a winning verdict."
Accolades
The Collini Case won The Cinema for Peace Award for Justice for 2019.
