This is the 13608th most frequent German word.
drehte
"Drehte" means "turned" in English.
In this sentence, 'drehte' is used in the context of physically turning an object, which is the key.
Er drehte den Schlüssel im Schloss.
He turned the key in the lock.
Here, 'drehte' implies a figurative turning or revolving, describing the central theme or focus of the film.
Der Film drehte sich um das Leben einer berühmten Künstlerin.
The film revolved around the life of a famous artist.
Here, 'drehte' indicates the subject turning his body to another direction.