The Experiment (2001)

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20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist senses a story behind the ad and smuggles himself in among the test subjects. They are randomly divided into prisoners and guards. What seems like a game at the beginning soon turns into bloody seriousness.

Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 120 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexander Bubenheim
Cinematography: Rainer Klausmann
Editing: Hans Funck
Production: Fanes Film, Typhoon Film, Senator Film, Seven Pictures
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: de

Themes

Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Psychological Warfare and Mind Control, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor

Keywords

prison, journalist, rape, prisoner, experiment, based on novel or book, authority, prison cell, blackbox, scientific study, aggression, test person, imprisonment, manipulation, torture

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Experiment about?
20 volunteers agree to take part in a seemingly well-paid experiment advertised by the university. It is supposed to be about aggressive behavior in an artificial prison situation. A journalist senses a story behind the ad and smuggles himself in among the test subjects. They are randomly divided into prisoners and guards. What seems like a game at the beginning soon turns into bloody seriousness.
Who directed The Experiment?
The Experiment was directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel.
Who stars in The Experiment?
The Experiment stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Justus von Dohnányi, Maren Eggert, Edgar Selge, Andrea Sawatzki.
How long is The Experiment?
The Experiment has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Experiment?
The Experiment is a Drama, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Experiment?
The Experiment has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
How much did The Experiment gross?
The Experiment grossed $14M worldwide.
Where was The Experiment produced?
The Experiment was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Experiment?
The themes of The Experiment include: Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Psychological Warfare and Mind Control, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.