Dreileben

"Dreileben" is a trilogy of films presented as a mini-series for television, released in 2011. The collection offers three distinct perspectives on a small neighborhood centered around the escape of a prisoner who seeks refuge in the forest after fleeing a hospital visit to his dying mother. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young couple experiencing a love story, the police force pursuing the escaped prisoner, and the prisoner himself. Spanning a total runtime of 267 minutes, the trilogy comprises three films, each with a runtime between 88 and 90 minutes. The collection's production budget was zero, and it generated no revenue. Individual titles within the "Dreileben" saga include "Beats Being Dead," "Don’t Follow Me Around," and "One Minute of Darkness." The films collectively explore the unfolding events of the prisoner's escape and the subsequent manhunt, providing a multifaceted view of the situation. By shifting viewpoints, the trilogy aims to present a comprehensive portrayal of the consequences and emotional impact of this central event within the community. "Dreileben" was active for a single year, 2011, encompassing these three installments. The IMDb ratings for the individual films range from 6.4 to 6.9.