Murer: Anatomy of a Trial (2018)
Franz Murer, the Butcher of Vilnius, a former Austrian SS officer, established, organized, and ruled the Vilnius ghetto in Lithuania during the World War II. Different survivors of the Shoah testify when he is judged in 1963, hoping to do justice, but, although the evidence is overwhelming, the desire to close this obscure chapter of history seems to surpass the desire for justice.
Director: Christian Frosch
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: March 16, 2018
Cast
- Karl Fischer - Franz Murer
- Alexander E. Fennon - Verteidiger Böck
- Karl Markovics - Simon Wiesenthal
- Franz Buchrieser - Robert Wallner
- Inge Maux - Perl Akin
- Susi Stach - Hertha
- Gerhard Liebmann - Julius Kloiber
- Doval'e Glickman - Leon Schmigel
- Harvey Friedman - Dr. Feigenberg
- Erni Mangold - Oma Julius
Screenplay
Cinematography: Frank Amann
Editing: Karin Hammer
Production: Prisma Films, Paul Thiltges Distributions
Country: Luxembourg, Austria
Language: Yiddish, עִבְרִית, Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murer: Anatomy of a Trial about?
- Franz Murer, the Butcher of Vilnius, a former Austrian SS officer, established, organized, and ruled the Vilnius ghetto in Lithuania during the World War II. Different survivors of the Shoah testify when he is judged in 1963, hoping to do justice, but, although the evidence is overwhelming, the desire to close this obscure chapter of history seems to surpass the desire for justice.
- Who directed Murer: Anatomy of a Trial?
- Murer: Anatomy of a Trial was directed by Christian Frosch.
- Who stars in Murer: Anatomy of a Trial?
- Murer: Anatomy of a Trial stars Karl Fischer, Alexander E. Fennon, Karl Markovics, Franz Buchrieser, Inge Maux, Susi Stach.
- How long is Murer: Anatomy of a Trial?
- Murer: Anatomy of a Trial has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Murer: Anatomy of a Trial?
- Murer: Anatomy of a Trial is a Drama film.
- Where was Murer: Anatomy of a Trial produced?
- Murer: Anatomy of a Trial was produced in Luxembourg, Austria.