Justice?
Logline:
A successful lawyer must defend an old flame against a ruthless energy company willing to kill for profit. With the help of a reporter friend, they work to uncover a vast conspiracy. But one question looms: Who’s really pulling the strings?
In the fall of 2016, Gregor wrote a new screenplay as part of #ProjectMomentum. Revisiting an old treatment, he turned it into a movie concept for German television. The idea was to go back to basics: no special effects, just story and characters—nothing too expensive to produce.
The result is Die Klientin, a courtroom thriller with some rough edges. Star lawyer Benjamin must defend Katharina, the love of his life, against an evil energy company willing to do whatever it takes to protect its profits. With help from a reporter friend, they try to unravel a vast conspiracy. Who killed Katharina’s husband? Who kidnapped her son? Who wants her behind bars? These questions—and more—are at the heart of Die Klientin.
The screenplay was an exercise in restraint. The goal was to create something that could be produced on a tight budget: no elaborate sets, a small cast, and a focus on a compelling story, intriguing mystery, and a killer twist.
The screenplay (in German) is still being refined. If you’re interested in reading Die Klientin, drop us a line, and we’ll send it your way. Feedback is greatly appreciated!