Der Menschenfresser
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A crime writer on a train to Berlin shares her compartment with a mysterious man who claims to be a cannibal. Initially intrigued, she tries to humorously dismiss his claim while her imagination sparks a new novel featuring Detective Rosa Roth, who investigates a similar case. As the journey progresses, the writer’s confidence fades, replaced by fear and mistrust. The man’s behaviour becomes more unsettling, especially after a young girl reports inappropriate comments from him. In the dining car, he claims to have eaten a fellow passenger and reveals his tools are nearby. Despite her fear, the writer is drawn to learn more about his methods, blurring the lines between her novel and reality. Ultimately, her fantasy merges with reality, leading to dire consequences.
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Cast
16 people
Irene Kugler
Die Frau / Rosa
Known for
Requiem
Crazy
Helmut Lorin
Der Mann / Otto
Also in
Revenge of the Rats
Edith Teichmann
Also in
The Green Archer
Die Sache mit dem Ring
Eva Ebner
Known for
The Trixxer
Winfried Wagner
Also in
Laible und Frisch - Do goht dr Doig
Père Ubu
Michael Schenk
Known for
Before the Fall
The People vs. Fritz Bauer
Herbert Sand
Also in
Stielke, Heinz, Fifteen...
Das Erbe des Försters
Krista Birkner
Also in
Befriending the Grouch
Sayonara Loreley
Rebecca von Mitzlaff
Known for
Ants in the Pants 2
Christoph Engel
Also in
Scorpion Hour
Wengler & Sons
Sina Fiedler-Engel
Also in
Blood Brothers
Apprehension
Ortwin Spieler
Also in
Prinz zu entsorgen
Schlaflose Tage
Otto Alexander Jahrreiss Director · Hans Grimmelmann Cinematographer Brigitte Krex Editor
First release January 28, 1994 · Produced in Germany · Production Studio Babelsberg
Production
ZDF
Production
Studio Babelsberg
Production
Germany
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Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · January 28, 1994
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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