Private detective Josef Matula is with his usual companion, the dog Dr. med. Renz, on the way to Italy, when his rickety minibus engine fails. During his subsequent unplanned stay in a small mountain village he discovers the body of a mountaineer while hiking. He begins to investigate the death and by the look of it, it could be either accident, suicide or even a murder. However, the conspiratorial community is not very enthusiastic about his investigations and when he comes close to solving the case, his own life is in danger too.
Acting
Claus Theo Gärtner's world-weary charm carries every scene.
Cinematography
Alps as character—beautiful and menacing in equal measure.
Practical Effects
That rickety minibus deserves its own credit.
Director
Thorsten Näter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Germany's beloved 'Ein Fall für zwei' TV movie spinoffs—Matula episodes are comfort food for generations who grew up on crime Sundays.
Claus Theo Gärtner has played Matula since 1981; this 2018 outing was among his final appearances before retirement.
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