
Tenderness of the Wolves
Directed by Ulli Lommel
Produced by Tango Film
A bleak, historically grounded portrait of a serial killer that uses the predatory exploitation of vulnerable young men to examine desire, desperation, and moral decay in interwar Germany.
A German serial killer preys on boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis between the wars. Based on the true story of Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover.
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Is Tenderness of the Wolves easy watching? No. Less comforting than 99% of films.
Does Tenderness of the Wolves end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Tenderness of the Wolves violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Tenderness of the Wolves scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Tenderness of the Wolves sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
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Like Tenderness of the Wolves
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