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Vienna Crime Film 'Blind ermittelt: Geister der Vergangenheit' Now Streaming After Das Erste Premiere

The Vienna crime film centers on blind ex-inspector Alexander Haller pursuing his late partner’s unfinished case with unorthodox methods.

Overview

  • The TV movie aired on Das Erste on October 16 at 20:15 and is now available to watch for free on the ARD Mediathek.
  • Philipp Hochmair leads the cast as Alexander Haller, a former chief inspector who continues investigating without a police badge.
  • Haller’s backstory includes losing his sight and his partner Kara in a bomb attack, which drives his return to the case.
  • Supporting roles include Hauptkommissarin Mia Markovic, Haller’s successor Laura Jander, and Berlin taxi driver Nikolai Falk, with the investigation touching on girl trafficking.
  • Early scenes feature a late-night taxi ride where Haller is drugged and later recalls a phrase and a quoted line that Markovic recognizes.