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Dreileben: Don’t Follow Me Around
The police psychologist Jo is supposed to help catch the sex offender Molesch. Since the hotel is fully booked, she stays with her old college friend Vera and her husband Bruno. It turns out that Vera and Jo used to be in love with the same man. The two women's musings are interrupted when Molesch suddenly appears in the garden.
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Plot Summary
In this triptych of interconnected crime dramas, a fugitive is on the run after a violent incident. The film unfolds across three distinct segments, each focusing on a different character's perspective and their entanglement with the events surrounding the escape. As the narrative progresses, the lines between victim and perpetrator blur, revealing the psychological toll of the crime and its ripple effects.
Critical Reception
Dreileben: Don’t Follow Me Around received critical acclaim for its ambitious narrative structure and masterful direction. Critics praised the atmospheric tension and the nuanced performances of the cast, highlighting its contribution to contemporary German cinema. The film was noted for its thought-provoking exploration of guilt, innocence, and the subjective nature of truth within the crime genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innovative tripartite structure and atmospheric tension.
Lauded for the strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Recognized as a significant work in modern German crime cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film is comprised of three separate films, each directed by a different prominent German director (Dominik Graf, Christoph Hochhäusler, and Christian Petzold), telling a single story from different perspectives.
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