In the Woods
By Manuel Weiss
2022 | 81 min | Horror
After the success of his series "Ebersberg", director Manuel Weiss takes a father-daughter duo into the gloomy depths of the German forest.
Heike Schuch
ActorHeike Schuch is a German actress and musician who stands out as a performer, particularly in films with a distinct atmosphere and strong characterization. Her work is documented in publicly accessible industry profiles and combines camera experience with a broad artistic background.
A key reference title is IM WALD (2021, directed by Manuel Weiss). In this thriller, she plays Carla and is part of a story that takes a father and daughter to a remote forest area where threats and disorientation come to a head. The film premiered at the International Hof Film Festival and is listed there as a festival entry.
She is also confirmed to appear in Laufen (2022, directed by Rainer Kaufmann), a ZDF television film based on a novel by Isabel Bogdan, in which she plays the musician Doro. In addition, Heike Schuch has appeared in TV and series formats, including Die Chefin and the crime drama Joachim Vernau. This select, publicly documented combination shows an actress who switches confidently between cinema thrillers and television dramas, repeatedly appearing in current German-language productions.
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