Blutholz

The manager of a large timber company disappears without a trace in a large forest area in Romania. Ex-soldier Hans Schüssler is on a secret mission to investigate the Romanian timber mafia in his old home country of Transylvania, where he has to fight against "bloodwood" and "bear dancing".

Directed by Torsten C. Fischer, Blutholz leans on a strong ensemble — Joachim Król, Désirée Nosbusch, Alina Levshin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.