Die Ermittlung

Deutschland 2023/2024 Spielfilm

Film adaptation of Peter Weiss' play "The Investigation" (1965), based on personal records, newspaper articles, and transcripts from the first Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial (1963-1965). The film focuses on a judge, a defense attorney, and a prosecutor who, during the trial, encounter 28 witnesses who recount their experiences and observations in Auschwitz. Additionally, eleven former camp administration personnel testify. Throughout the trial, the 18 defendants are directly confronted with the testimonies of the witnesses and are asked to respond to them.

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Shoot

    • 21.08.2023 - 25.08.2023: Berlin
Duration:
241 min
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DCP, 16:9
Video/Audio:
Farbe, Dolby
Censorship/Age rating:

FSK-Prüfung (DE): 12.06.2024, 257614, ab 12 Jahre / feiertagsfrei

Screening:

Uraufführung (DE): 06.07.2024, München, Filmfest - Spotlight;
Kinostart (DE): 25.07.2024

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  • Originaltitel (DE) Die Ermittlung
  • Verleihtitel (eng) The Investigation

Versions

Original

Duration:
241 min
Format:
DCP, 16:9
Video/Audio:
Farbe, Dolby
Censorship/Age rating:

FSK-Prüfung (DE): 12.06.2024, 257614, ab 12 Jahre / feiertagsfrei

Screening:

Uraufführung (DE): 06.07.2024, München, Filmfest - Spotlight;
Kinostart (DE): 25.07.2024

Kurzfassung

Duration:
186 min
Format:
DCP, 16:9
Video/Audio:
Farbe, Dolby
Censorship/Age rating:

FSK-Prüfung (DE): 11.07.2024, 258418, ab 12 Jahre / feiertagsfrei

Awards

FBW 2024
  • Prädikat: besonders wertvoll