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.
Director: Christian Görlitz
Genre: Drama
Release Date: October 8, 2003
Cast
- Suzanne von Borsody - Ella Jansen
- Jürgen Vogel - Dieter Scholl
- Sylvester Groth - Olaf Bodenteich
- Christian Redl - Vollmer
- Martin Brambach - Köppe
- Imogen Kogge
- Ralph Herforth
- Harald Maack
- Albert Kitzl
- Dieter Mann
Production: Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Christian Görlitz
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Geisel about?
- 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.
- Who directed Die Geisel?
- Die Geisel was directed by Christian Görlitz.
- Who stars in Die Geisel?
- Die Geisel stars Suzanne von Borsody, Jürgen Vogel, Sylvester Groth, Christian Redl, Martin Brambach, Imogen Kogge.
- What genre is Die Geisel?
- Die Geisel is a Drama film.
- Where was Die Geisel produced?
- Die Geisel was produced in Germany.