The Girl in the Cellar: 8 Years Underground

Jan 17, 2023

2h 0m

★ 9.0

Overview

In 1998, Natascha Kampusch was abducted in broad daylight at the age of ten and held hostage in a basement for 3096 days. When she escaped in 2006, she was met with mistrust. Explores her story and how conspiracy theories have impacted her life.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Self

Natascha Kampusch

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Christoph Feurstein

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0.0

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The Girl in the Cellar: 8 Years Underground

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