Der Fall Ö.

This film revolves around a German military unit that establishes a camp in Thebes during the summer of 1944. The captain, a former professor of classical Greek philology, decides to film the myth of Oedipus, intertwining the story's ancient themes with the contemporary realities of war.

With a runtime of 95 minutes, Der Fall Ö. features a cast that includes Matthias Habich, Tatiana Lygari, and Jan Josef Liefers, bringing depth to its narrative. The production was a collaborative effort involving TORO-Film, MaxCapita, and DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme.