Maria Simon as a Gamekeeper: How Justified is the Fear of the Wolf? - Maria Simon leads a chilling wolf mystery in ARD’s *Wolf Hunt* this Saturday
ARD presents 'Wolf Hunt', a gripping crime thriller directed by Jakob Ziemnicki and written by Thomas André Szabó, set to air this Saturday at 8:15 PM. The film stars Maria Simon as Sara Jahnke, a wildlife ranger with a complex past, and follows a chilling case involving a young woman's death and a pack of wolves.
In 'Wolf Hunt', Maria Simon's character, Sara Jahnke, returns to her homeland in Brandenburg after years in Canada. She now works as a wildlife ranger, protecting a wolf pack on a former Russian military training area. When a young woman's body is discovered in her territory, initially thought to be a wolf attack, criminal investigator Falk Laue is called in to solve the case. Sara, with her intimate knowledge of the land and its inhabitants, becomes an essential ally to Falk.
As they delve deeper into the mystery, Sara and Falk uncover a web of deceit at a nearby meatpacking plant. It seems the young woman's death may be connected to the plant's shady dealings. The case takes a personal turn for Sara, echoing her previous life as detective Olga Lenski in 'Polizeiruf 110'.
'Wolf Hunt' is more than just a crime thriller. It's a provincial study, a family drama, and an exploration of the elusive, wild grace of wolves. With Maria Simon's powerful performance and a complex, intriguing plot, the film promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
