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GERMANY · 2009

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

Werner Herzog
New German Cinema mental breakdown murder investigation psychological deterioration family tragedy obsession and delusion
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Synopsis

Brad has committed murder and barricaded himself inside his house. With the help of his friends and neighbours, the cops piece together the strange tale of how this nice young man arrived at such a dark place.

Year2009
CountryGermany
DirectorWerner Herzog
MovementNew German Cinema
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