The movie's plot is based on the true story of a group of young computer hackers from Hannover, Germany. In the late 1980s the orphaned Karl Koch invests his heritage in a flat and a home computer. At first he dials up to bulletin boards to discuss conspiracy theories inspired by his favorite novel, R.A. Wilson's "Illuminatus", but soon he and his friend David start breaking into government and military computers. Pepe, one of Karl's rather criminal acquaintances senses that there is money in computer cracking - he travels to east Berlin and tries to contact the KGB..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 99 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Thriller
✓ Stars: Fabian Busch, August Diehl, Dieter Landuris, Jan-Gregor Kremp, Zbigniew Zamachowski
✓ Director: Ingrid Henn, Jakob Claussen, Thomas Wöbke, Ulrike Putz, Hansjörg Weißbrich
The 23 (1998) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The 23 (1998) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
23 (1998) is staring with Fabian Busch, August Diehl, Dieter Landuris, Jan-Gregor Kremp, Zbigniew Zamachowski, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Ingrid Henn, Jakob Claussen, Thomas Wöbke, Ulrike Putz, Hansjörg Weißbrich juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.