Die Geierwally (The Vulture Wally) is Heimatfilm directed by Hans Steinhoff, starring Heidemarie Hatheyer. It tells the story of the headstrong Wally, who is banished to a mountain hut for refusing an arranged marriage and for her love of a hunter. She raises a vulture and later returns as a wealthy heiress, only to face further turmoil. The film is noted for its high-stakes melodrama and intense, passionate portrayal of the titular character by Hatheyer. It includes sweeping shots of the Tyrolean Alps, featuring traditional rural life, village scenes, and intense scenes in the high mountains.