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The Angel Maker
2026·3h 14m·★ 9.0
German original
Tells the story of the Swiss religious community of Methernitha, which still exists today, its founder Paul Baumann – the inventor of a mysterious energy machine – and the young women who brought him down on charges of child abuse.
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A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Longer watch · 3h 14m
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