The Investigation (2024)

The Investigation (2024) poster

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.

Director: Rolf Peter Kahl
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 241 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Matti Gajek
Cinematography: Guido Frenzel
Editing: Anne Fabini, Peter R. Adam
Production: BR, WDR, ARTE, A Company, Film & Mischwaren, Springer Stiftung, Leonine Studios
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Courtroom Drama

Keywords

frankfurt/oder, auschwitz-birkenau concentration camp, historical drama, 1960s, courtroom drama

Trailer

The Investigation Trailer
More Films by Director: Rolf Peter Kahl
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Investigation about?
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.
Who directed The Investigation?
The Investigation was directed by Rolf Peter Kahl.
Who stars in The Investigation?
The Investigation stars Rainer Bock, Clemens Schick, Bernhard Schütz, Christian Kaiser, Dirk Ossig, Arno Frisch.
How long is The Investigation?
The Investigation has a runtime of 4h 1m (241 minutes).
What genre is The Investigation?
The Investigation is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Investigation produced?
The Investigation was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Investigation?
The themes of The Investigation include: Courtroom Drama.