When the body of a postman is found on Lake Neusiedl, the investigation shows that it is probably a robbery, and several of the villagers fall into the circle of suspects: Five young men now need an alibi. Walter was with Elisabeth on the night of the murder, but cannot rely on her support. She is not only the sister of Stephan, who is also suspected, but also the fiancée of the gendarme who is leading the investigation into the case.
Direction
Steinwendner's claustrophobic staging traps you with the suspects.
Acting
Elisabeth's paralysis speaks louder than any confession.
Director
Kurt Steinwendner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made in 1953 Austria, this rare Heimatfilm-noir hybrid reflects a nation still processing occupation, guilt, and the collapse of social order.
The real crime isn't the murder—it's how quickly neighbors turn on each other when authority demands scapegoats.
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