( The Girl in the Fog ) is a 2017 Italian psychological thriller that marks the directorial debut of famed crime novelist Donato Carrisi , who adapted the script from his own bestselling novel . The Disappearance of Anna Lou
Film Review: The Girl in the Fog (La ragazza nella nebbia, 2017)
The story is set in , a fictional, secluded village in the Italian Alps. Two days before Christmas, 16-year-old Anna Lou Kastner , a quiet girl from a deeply religious family, vanishes on her short walk to church.
To lead the investigation, the enigmatic and arrogant (played by Toni Servillo) is brought in. Unlike traditional detectives, Vogel is less interested in DNA or forensic evidence and more focused on media manipulation . He believes that "justice doesn't boost ratings" and instead creates a "monster" for the public to loathe to force a confession. Key Characters and Suspects