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Der Menschenfresser

A crime writer on a train to Berlin shares her compartment with a mysterious man who claims to be a cannibal. Initially intrigued, she tries to humorously dismiss his claim while her imagination sparks a new novel featuring Detective Rosa Roth, who investigates a similar case. As the journey progresses, the writer’s confidence fades, replaced by fear and mistrust. The man’s behaviour becomes more unsettling, especially after a young girl reports inappropriate comments from him. In the dining car, he claims to have eaten a fellow passenger and reveals his tools are nearby. Despite her fear, the writer is drawn to learn more about his methods, blurring the lines between her novel and reality. Ultimately, her fantasy merges with reality, leading to dire consequences.

Top Cast

  • Irene Kugler

    Irene Kugler

    Die Frau / Rosa

  • Helmut Lorin

    Helmut Lorin

    Der Mann / Otto

  • Edith Teichmann

    Edith Teichmann

  • Eva Ebner

    Eva Ebner

  • Winfried Wagner

    Winfried Wagner

  • Michael Schenk

    Michael Schenk

  • Herbert Sand

    Herbert Sand

  • Krista Birkner

    Krista Birkner

  • Rebecca von Mitzlaff

    Rebecca von Mitzlaff

Overview

A crime writer on a train to Berlin shares her compartment with a mysterious man who claims to be a cannibal. Initially intrigued, she tries to humorously dismiss his claim while her imagination sparks a new novel featuring Detective Rosa Roth, who investigates a similar case. As the journey progresses, the writer’s confidence fades, replaced by fear and mistrust. The man’s behaviour becomes more unsettling, especially after a young girl reports inappropriate comments from him. In the dining car, he claims to have eaten a fellow passenger and reveals his tools are nearby. Despite her fear, the writer is drawn to learn more about his methods, blurring the lines between her novel and reality. Ultimately, her fantasy merges with reality, leading to dire consequences.

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