The Filthy Three

Germany 1945 - just before the end of the war. The trio of burglars known as 'The Filthy Three' have set themselves the task of robbing and exposing only members of the German ruling elite. But they soon discover that this is not without consequences.

  • Raphael Oettel
    Director
  • Raphael Oettel
    Writer
  • Raphael Oettel
    Producer
  • Benjamin Grätz
    Key Cast
    "Der Boxer"
  • Christian Limbeck
    Key Cast
    "Der Fälscher"
  • Raphael Oettel
    Key Cast
    "Der Magier"
  • Raphael Oettel
    Director of photography
  • Raphael Oettel
    Gaffer
  • Raphael Oettel
    Art director
  • Raphael Oettel
    Post production
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 28, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Oldenburg International Film Festival
    Oldenburg
    Germany
    September 12, 2024
    Official Competition
  • Rome International Movie Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    October 3, 2024
    Best Crime / Best Cinematography / Best Production Design
  • Berlin Independent Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    February 14, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla
    United States
    March 4, 2025
    Award of Excellence Special Mention: Film Short / Award of Excellence: Cinematography
  • Cine-Maniacs Filmfest
    Türkheim
    Germany
    March 15, 2025
    Honorable Mention
  • Night of Shorts
    Milano
    Italy
    March 30, 2025
    Honorable Mention
  • B Beside the seaside
    Southport, MERSEYSIDE
    United Kingdom
    May 10, 2025
    Finalist
  • Humro Cinema Film Fest
    Pokhra
    Nepal
    August 8, 2025
    Finalist Best Crime
  • AREA51 FilmFest
    Santa Fe
    United States
    October 3, 2025
    Nominee Best Zero Low-Budget Film
  • FilmHaus
    Berlin
    Germany
    October 30, 2025
    Nominee Best German
  • Clown International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    November 14, 2025
    Award Winner Best Crime
  • LWIFF | Lonely Wolf
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 18, 2025
    Nominee Best Action, Sci-Fi or Fantasy Drama
  • NEW YORK INDIE SHORTS AWARDS
    New York, New York
    United States
    February 5, 2026
    Semifinalist
Director Biography - Raphael Oettel

Hi!

I'm a German filmmaker, born on 17th September 1987.

My films are strongly influenced by the Italian cinema of the 60s and 70s. I'm especially fond of Italian westerns, gialli and Euro War films.

I love analogue effects and will always prefer in-camera effects to CGI effects.

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