I probably heard of the movie when it came out, but don't remember seeing it. I like movies like that. The kid Alex was played by Daniel Brühl, whom I've seen in TV series and movies. He was the Criminal Psychiatrist in the TV adaptation of novel "The Alienist."
Another German TV series I enjoyed was Deutschland 83, Deutschland 86, and Deutschland 89.
“He was the Criminal Psychiatrist in the TV adaptation of novel “The Alienist.””
Excellent novel. Solid TV show.