The Investigation
Peter Weiss’ monumental 1965 stage play, among the greatest artworks on the Holocaust, condenses the testimonies of witnesses and the accused during the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-1965. This ultra-faithful film adaptation builds, across four hours, in its intensity and graphically described detail.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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The Investigation
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 25, 2024
Runtime
4h 1m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
62%
Original Title
Die Ermittlung
Production Companies
BR, WDR, ARTE, A Company, Film & Mischwaren, Springer Stiftung, Leonine Studios
Director
Rolf Peter Kahl
Description
Peter Weiss’ monumental 1965 stage play, among the greatest artworks on the Holocaust, condenses the testimonies of witnesses and the accused during the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-1965. This ultra-faithful film adaptation builds, across four hours, in its intensity and graphically described detail.
