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Blind ermittelt: Zerstörte Träume
Another case for Inspector Richie Haller, in which the deadly mixture of cocaine with a pinch of cyanide salt and a faker operation, which is used by drug couriers for distribution, plays a role.
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Plot Summary
A series of disturbing murders rocks Vienna, each victim found with their eyes surgically removed. Inspector Alexander Haller, a blind but brilliant detective, must race against time to unmask the killer. As Haller delves deeper into the dark underbelly of the city, he confronts his own past traumas and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Philipp Hochmair's compelling performance as the blind detective. While some critics found the plot predictable, others lauded its atmospheric tension and dark portrayal of human nature.
What Reviewers Say
Praises Philipp Hochmair's intense and nuanced portrayal of the blind detective.
Notes the film's dark and atmospheric tone, typical of the crime genre.
Some critics found the narrative progression to be somewhat formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely aggregated for this specific film, making a general summary of user opinions unavailable.
Fun Fact
The series 'Blind ermittelt' (known internationally as 'Maria) is based on the novels by Austrian author Michael Prokop.
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