Hinterland (2021) -

The film uses extensive CGI to create a surreal, warped version of 1920s Vienna, characterized by distorted, canted buildings and dark, gloomy, and yellow-toned environments. Duration: 98 minutes. 2. Plot Summary

A world-weary, haunted detective suffering from severe PTSD, trying to navigate a new civilian life. Hinterland (2021)

(original German title: Die Heimatlosen ) is a 2021 Austrian-Luxembourgish historical expressionist thriller directed by Oscar winner Stefan Ruzowitzky ( The Counterfeiters ). The film is a dark, stylized portrayal of post-World War I Vienna, exploring themes of trauma, guilt, and the societal collapse following the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. 1. Production and Style Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky Release Year: 2021 (BFI London Film Festival) The film uses extensive CGI to create a

A cool-headed forensic doctor who aids Perg, bringing intelligence and her own hidden scars to the investigation. Max von der Groeben: A young, suspicious police officer. ‎'Hinterland' review by Gavin McDowell • Letterboxd Plot Summary A world-weary, haunted detective suffering from

When a series of brutal murders targets his former squad mates, Perg is drawn back into police work. He partners with forensic expert Dr. Theresa Körner (Liv Lisa Fries) to hunt the killer. The investigation reveals ties to Perg's own wartime experiences and a deep, systemic corruption within the emerging Austrian Republic.