Blood & Gold

Set during the final days of World War II, this German action drama follows Heinrich, a German deserter attempting to reunite with his daughter. While traveling, he is captured by a fanatical SS unit led by von Starnfeld, who is searching for a hidden hoard of Jewish gold in a nearby village. With the help of a brave young woman named Elsa, Heinrich becomes entangled in a violent struggle involving the Nazi soldiers and local residents who also want the treasure.

The film was directed by Peter Thorwarth, marking his third feature project following Bang, Boom, Bang and Blood Red Sky. The screenplay was written by Stefan Barth and produced by Christian Becker and Amara Palacios. The ensemble cast includes Robert Maaser, Jördis Triebel, Marie Hacke, and Alexander Scheer.

Released on April 21, 2023, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers and analysts. On IMDb, the film holds a 6.5 rating based on 20,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a 6.7 rating from 434 votes. These audience scores are closely aligned with the film critics' rating of 6.9 from 13 reviews.