Unraveling the "Rapunzel" Mystery: A Deep Dive into the World of Wigs and a Swiss Crime Thriller
- Penned by Carsten Heidböhmer
- Estimated Reading Time: Approx. 2 mins
- Rating: 3 out of 5 points
- Unconventional crime thriller that delves into hair's billion-dollar empire
What's the Deal with "Rapunzel"?
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A puzzling event unfolds: a young woman is discovered suspended from a tree, her head half-bald. Detectives Isabelle Grandjean (Anna Pieri Zuercher) and Tessa Ott (Carol Schuler) pursue the trail of hair. The victim was a trainee at a wig manufacturing firm. Could the grisly crime be connected to their professions?
Why Give "Rapunzel" a Watch?
The lucrative worldwide wig and extension industry is richly examined, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. This "Tatort" episode shines light on the reasons behind this industry's staggering worth. An interesting footnote from history: they used to shave witches' hair to strip them of their power. Today, hair remains a symbol of confidence and vitality. One character insightfully notes, "Hair shapes politics. Hair is power." Exposing the secrets behind this booming sector is intriguing.
What Falls Flat?
While the behind-the-scenes look into the global hair business is captivating, the episode sometimes appears to magnify the topic excessively. The script can seem excessive in dropping famed names—ranging from Beethoven to Michelle Obama—in an attempt to emphasize the topic's relevance. Such gestures are unnecessary; a solid crime thriller doesn't require a societal or political framework to hold a compelling tale.
The Sleuths?
Tessa Ott wakes up next to a stranger at the start of the film. That's as emotionally charged as it gets. Thereafter, Tessa and her fellow investigator Isabelle Grandjean dive into their work determinedly, without any distractions.
To Watch or Not to Watch?
The final scene employs the Rapunzel narrative powerfully in a visually enthralling manner. This alone makes it worth watching.
Case Related Keywords:
- Tatort
- Zurich
- Isabelle Grandjean
- Tessa Ott
- Woman
- Billion-Dollar Business
- Murder
- Anna Pieri
- Carol Schuler
- Bruno Cathomas
- Crime
I'm not going to be a big fan of your new job focusing on movies-and-tv or general-news, as I prefer the crime-and-justice genre. However, I must admit that the unconventional crime thriller "Rapunzel" offers an interesting exploration into the billion-dollar wig and extension industry, and its connections to power and politics.
