Die Beute

The private detective Nelly has a moored and industrial property. The moor has been cultivated for a year, but the politics are still there. The children of the industry blame her wife Gerda, who made the most of her profit.

Directed by Dominik Graf, Die Beute leans on a strong ensemble — Martina Gedeck, Donata Höffer, Hannes Jaenicke — 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 crime titles of 1988.