The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2015)

The People vs. Fritz Bauer (2015) poster

It is the late 1950s. Flourishing under the economic miracle, Germany grows increasingly apathetic about confronting the horrors of its recent past. Nevertheless, Fritz Bauer doggedly devotes his energies to bringing the Third Reich to justice. One day Bauer receives a letter from Argentina, written by a man who is certain that his daughter is dating the son of Adolph Eichmann. Excited by the promising lead, and mistrustful of a corrupt judiciary system where Nazis still lurk, Bauer journeys to Jerusalem to seek alliance with Mossad, the Israeli secret service. To do so is treason — yet committing treason is the only way Bauer can serve his country.

Director: Lars Kraume
Genre: History, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Julian Maas, Christoph Kaiser
Cinematography: Jens Harant
Editing: Barbara Gies
Production: Zero One Film, Terz Film, ARTE, ARD
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Yiddish
Box Office: $148,461
Original Language: de

Themes

Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

nazi, biography, based on true story, war criminal

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The People vs. Fritz Bauer about?
It is the late 1950s. Flourishing under the economic miracle, Germany grows increasingly apathetic about confronting the horrors of its recent past. Nevertheless, Fritz Bauer doggedly devotes his energies to bringing the Third Reich to justice. One day Bauer receives a letter from Argentina, written by a man who is certain that his daughter is dating the son of Adolph Eichmann. Excited by the promising lead, and mistrustful of a corrupt judiciary system where Nazis still lurk, Bauer journeys to Jerusalem to seek alliance with Mossad, the Israeli secret service. To do so is treason — yet committing treason is the only way Bauer can serve his country.
Who directed The People vs. Fritz Bauer?
The People vs. Fritz Bauer was directed by Lars Kraume.
Who stars in The People vs. Fritz Bauer?
The People vs. Fritz Bauer stars Burghart Klaußner, Ronald Zehrfeld, Sebastian Blomberg, Jörg Schüttauf, Lilith Stangenberg, Laura Tonke.
How long is The People vs. Fritz Bauer?
The People vs. Fritz Bauer has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The People vs. Fritz Bauer?
The People vs. Fritz Bauer is a History, Drama, Mystery film.
How much did The People vs. Fritz Bauer gross?
The People vs. Fritz Bauer grossed $148,461 worldwide.
Where was The People vs. Fritz Bauer produced?
The People vs. Fritz Bauer was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The People vs. Fritz Bauer?
The themes of The People vs. Fritz Bauer include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.