Das gläserne Haus
Seen it?1994 | 85 min | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who enjoy a knot in their stomach and anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about. Fans of The Gift should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 25 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A dream becomes a nightmare: Shortly after the Iranian doctor Murath Tehrani and his German wife Claudia moved into a chic villa on the outskirts of Leipzig, threatening couple flutter into the house and Claudia is harassed by anonymous callers with xenophobic slogans. First, the woman tries to hide the threat from her husband. But not even the police can help her. Suddenly, every stranger approaching the house appears as a threat. Psychological pressure is also increasing the pressure on the harmonious marriage of the young couple. But Murath and Claudia are unwilling to be driven out of their homes by aggressive racists.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
More like this
The Gift
Saturday SpecialAnother thriller.
Lakeview Terrace
Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Not Without My Daughter Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Valkyrie
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Death and the Maiden Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Rainer Bär
- Katja RiemannClaudia Tehrani
- Hansa CzypionkaDr. Murath Tehrani
- Vadim GlownaMr. Stock
- Ute WillingSusanne
- Peter SattmannHerbert
- Gunter SchoßInspector Winterfeld
- Florian MartensPrivate Detective
- Heiko SenstGerd
- Petra HinzeBeate Bartel
- Jürgen ReuterDr. Löbel (uncredited)