Rohtenburg (2006) According to WENN the ban on the controversial German horror film Rohtenburg has been overturned in a Berlin court. The dark film tells a true-life account of cannibalism.

The recent ruling overturns the ban made in March of 2006.  This original ruling hindered the planned release date of the same month. Armin Meiwes, the cannibal from the actual event, sued in an attempt to avert the release of the film which lead to it’s eventual ban. Meiwes alleged the film violated his rights.

In 2006 the court sentenced Meiwes to life in prison after he confessed to killing and eating Bernd-Juergen Brandes. Brandes allegedly asked Meiwes to “obliterate him” before Meiwes murdered Brandes.

Ruhtenberg tells the story of a man who wants to eat a willing victim and finds a participant through the internet. The story is told in a non-linear fashion and follows an American student in Germany researching the events.

Rohtenburg premiered at the London Frightfest Film Festival in August of 2006 under the name “Grimm Love”. The film has picked up awards at the Festival de Cine de Sitges and Puchon International Fantastic festivals. The 2007 film stars Keri Russel, Thomas Kretschmann and was directed by Martin Weisz. The producers of the film, whom perviously worked on Igby Goes Down, plan on an international release.

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