The Collini Case

A German crime drama film released in 2019, directed by Marco Kreuzpaintner and based on the novel of the same name by Ferdinand von Schirach. The story follows young attorney Caspar Leinen (Elyas M'Barek), who is assigned his first major case—defending Fabrizio Collini (Franco Nero), an elderly Italian man accused of brutally murdering respected German industrialist Hans Meyer (Manuel Rubey). However, Collini refuses to testify or explain his motives, leading Leinen on a gripping investigation that uncovers shocking secrets tied to his client's past and crimes committed during World War II. As the case unfolds, Leinen faces intense moral and personal dilemmas, as Meyer was like a father figure to him. The film delves into themes of justice, historical accountability, and the ethical limits of the law. With its gripping storytelling, tense atmosphere, and thought-provoking subject matter, The Collini Case stands out as a powerful legal drama.