THE COLLINI CASE

 

THE COLLINI CASE…

 

The film is set in Berlin in 2001. The stars are Elyas M´Barek (Gaspar Leinen), Alexandra María Lara (Johanna Meyer), Franco Nero (Fabrizio Collini), Heiner Lauterbach (Profr. Richard Mattinger) and Manfred Zapatka (Hanns Meyer). It is based on the novel of the same name, written by Ferdinand Von Schirach and it is directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner.

 

All the evidence points toward Fabrizio Collini as the murderer who presents a literally hermetic attitude that doesn´t allow Gaspar to initiate the process of defense in his favour.

Gaspar is intimidated by the Prosecutor,  Professor Mattinger, who taught Gaspar criminal law and offers him a great successful career during the trial in exchange for his client pleading guilty. Collini's defender feels absolutely lost. However, his ethics and professionalism prevail in him. In an interview with his lawyer, finally, Collini asks him a question and gives his recommendations, which move Gaspar and give him a clue for his investigation, leading him to carry out a thorough investigation that provides him with  material to work in the case. The main character, Gaspar, handles the information skilfully and conveniently. At that moment, the trial takes a totally unexpected turn and the clever lawyer starts to balance the process.

 

The film is directed with sensitivity and acuity by Marco Kreuzpaintner, born in 1977 in West Germany. He is a director and writer, and he started directing short films with which he won some awards. The main character reflects an unusual personality, security and confidence in the conviction to do the right thing, which is worthy of admiration in this case.

 

The Collini Case is a very interesting and exceptional as well as unpredictable  film where one gets caught up in the plot. Likewise, the unexpected and moving ending gives a different touch to the film.  For all the above, I widely recommend it.