Wo die Stille tötet - Mord in der Wüste

Wo die Stille tötet - Mord in der Wüste (2026)



7.0 2026 — —

Director: Florian Baxmeyer

Cast: Julia Koschitz, Michael Klammer, Gustav Schmidt, Kathy Etoa, Samia Chancrin

Thriller
A Berlin cashier’s world shatters when her son, Dominik, vanishes into thin air in Namibia. Refusing to wait helplessly, Hannah Jansen boards a plane to Africa alone, joined only by Vincent—a tour guide whose easy smile hides darker motives. As the pair digs deeper into the Namibian dust, they unravel a tangled conspiracy of bribery, shadowy global agendas, and buried secrets that force Hannah to confront her own complicity in her son’s fate.

More About This Film

Wo die Stille tötet - Mord in der Wüste is a German crime drama following police investigator Hannah Jansen as she becomes involved in a murder case in the Namibian desert. The isolated environment turns the investigation into a race against uncertainty as Hannah confronts unfamiliar surroundings and competing explanations.

The production uses Namibia and parts of the Canary Islands to create a stark desert landscape. Julia Koschitz, Michael Klammer, and Gustav Schmidt lead the cast in a story combining detective work, family tension, and the visual atmosphere of an extreme environment.

  • Original working title: Skeleton Coast.
  • Directed by Michael Rowitz.
  • Julia Koschitz stars as Hannah Jansen.
  • Filming took place in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Wüstenquell, Roessing Mountain, and Gran Canaria.
  • The film has a runtime of approximately 90 minutes and premiered at the Festival des deutschen Films in August 2026.

Where to Watch

Wo die Stille tötet - Mord in der Wüste has a German television and festival distribution profile, with streaming dependent on broadcaster rights.