
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken(2015)
The true story of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the grandson of the founder of the Heineken brewery, and his driver. They were released after a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilders was paid.


A young author comes into possession of a manuscript sent by critically acclaimed writer, Germund Rein, shortly before he commits suicide.

Benno Fürmann
David

Ben Kingsley
Henderson

Tuva Novotny
Eva

Veronica Ferres
Kerr

Michael Byrne
Keller

Daniela Lavender
Mariam

Erik Johansson
Mauritz

Elizabeth Counsell
Fraue Bloeme

Sandra Dickinson
Madame H

Tor Clark
Doris
Intrigo: Death of an Author is a mystery, crime, drama, thriller film released in 2018. Directed by Daniel Alfredson, it stars Benno Fürmann, Ben Kingsley, Tuva Novotny. A young author comes into possession of a manuscript sent by critically acclaimed writer, Germund Rein, shortly before he commits suicide.
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