The Free Will
After nine years in psychiatric detention Theo, who has brutally assaulted and raped three women, is released. Living in a supervised community, he connects well with his social worker Sascha, finds a job at a print shop and even a girlfriend, Nettie, his principal's brittle and estranged daughter. But even though superficially everything seems to work out Theo's seething rage remains ready to erupt.
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About The Free Will
The Free Will is a 2006 German-language crime and drama film directed by Matthias Glasner. The cast is led by Jürgen Vogel, Sabine Timoteo, André Hennicke. It has a runtime of 2h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
The Free Will was produced by Colonia Media and ARD and made in Germany. It was released on August 23, 2006.
- Director
- Matthias Glasner
- Writers
- Jürgen Vogel, Matthias Glasner, Judith Angerbauer
- Release date
- August 23, 2006
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Colonia Media, ARD
The Free Will cast & crew
The Free Will was directed by Matthias Glasner and written by Jürgen Vogel, Matthias Glasner, and Judith Angerbauer.
The cast features Jürgen Vogel as Theo, Sabine Timoteo as Nettie, André Hennicke as Sascha, Manfred Zapatka as Nettie's father, Judith Engel as Anja Schattschneider, and Maya Bothe as Sybille.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ingo Scheel and it was produced by Andrea Hanke and Matthias Glasner.
Is The Free Will worth watching?
The Free Will holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 43m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Free Will is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Free Will
Jürgen Vogel
Theo
Sabine Timoteo
Nettie
André Hennicke
Sascha
Manfred Zapatka
Nettie's father
Judith Engel
Anja Schattschneider
Maya Bothe
Sybille
Anna Brass
Raped woman in the dunes
Anne-Kathrin Golinsky
Seller in department store
Anna De Carlo
Waitress
Frank Wickermann
Michael
Bernadette Büllmann
Singer of "Ave Maria"
Marcel Batangtaris
Toni
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▸What language is The Free Will in?
The Free Will is originally in German, with audio tracks including French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Free Will?
The Free Will runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).
▸What is The Free Will rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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