Der Rosa Riese

This 54-minute film portrays the life of a man who committed heinous acts before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Dubbed the 'Beast from Beelitz', he murdered five women while wearing pink underwear, creating a shocking narrative that the East German press largely ignored. After his capture in 1992, he was confined to a psychiatric ward, where he began his journey toward a sex change and was allowed to wear women's clothing.

Rosa von Praunheim's direction provides a unique lens on a difficult subject, making this film significant for those interested in true crime stories and the socio-political climate of East Germany during this era. With a runtime of just under an hour, it presents a concise but intense examination of crime, identity, and media coverage in a historical context.