Der Tote bin ich

The film follows Stefan Schröder, a trainee teacher for Latin and German, who has just moved into a rundown apartment in the Berlin suburbs. He soon receives a troubling letter from school authorities questioning his loyalty to the constitution, which sets off a series of events that leave him feeling increasingly persecuted. As he navigates his new environment, he becomes convinced that he is being watched and monitored, heightening his sense of anxiety and isolation.

As he grapples with the mysterious presence of the main tenant, who is away and keeps one room locked, Stefan's paranoia intensifies. The film presents a tense atmosphere as Stefan searches for motives behind the strange occurrences in his life. With a notable cast including Marius Müller-Westernhagen and Heinz Hoenig, Der Tote bin ich offers a compelling exploration of trust, fear, and the unknown in a politically charged landscape.