Unnatural

Set in the 19th century, this story follows Frank Braun, a medical student who falls into a volatile romance with a woman named Alraune. Alraune believes she is the daughter of Frank's uncle, Professor Jakob ten Brinken. Unbeknownst to the couple, she is actually the result of illegal scientific experiments. Professor ten Brinken created her through artificial insemination, using the genetic material of a murderer and a prostitute. After being raised in a convent, Alraune returns to her father's home, where her presence causes unrest and brings rumors of misfortune to the local community. Conflict arises when the professor discovers the relationship and reveals the truth about Alraune's origins to Frank.

The film was directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt, marking the first of two listed films in his career before Vento di primavera. The screenplay was written by Kurt Heuser, and the production was handled by Deutsche Styria Film GmbH and Carlton-Film. The cast features Hildegard Knef in the title role, alongside Erich von Stroheim, Karlheinz Böhm, Harry Halm, Hans Cossy, and Harry Meyen. This German production blends elements of drama, horror, romance, and science fiction. Audience reception is mixed, with a 6/10 rating on IMDb based on 488 votes and a lower score of 5.5/10 on TMDB from 20 votes.