Der verbotene Christus

After returning home from captivity, Bruno learns that his brother, who was once a member of the resistance, was betrayed to the fascists by a villager and murdered by them. The villagers know the informant, but remain silent for fear of Bruno's revenge. When the nightmare in the village becomes unbearable, an unexpected confrontation ensues. The writer Malaparte has created a gripping drama about guilt and atonement. (Raimund Fritz)