The Lawyers (2009)

A German Story

The Lawyers (2009) poster

In the early 1970s, Otto Schily and Hans-Christian Ströbele were part of the group of attorneys of the left-wing extraparliamentary opposition in Germany. In this function, they, for instance, represented the militant Horst Mahler in court. One thing that united all three of them was their goal to create a new and different republic. They viewed Federal Germany as an oppressor of political freedom and as a vassal of the United States. Today, Schily is a former Federal Minister of the Interior with a firmly conservative stance and Ströbele is a well-respected member of the left wing of the Green Party in the German parliament while Mahler has again come into conflict with the law because of his extremist right-wing activities.

Director: Birgit Schulz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcus Schmickler
Production: Bildersturm, NDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

politics, germany, ideology, lawyer

More Films by Director: Birgit Schulz
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lawyers about?
In the early 1970s, Otto Schily and Hans-Christian Ströbele were part of the group of attorneys of the left-wing extraparliamentary opposition in Germany. In this function, they, for instance, represented the militant Horst Mahler in court. One thing that united all three of them was their goal to create a new and different republic. They viewed Federal Germany as an oppressor of political freedom and as a vassal of the United States. Today, Schily is a former Federal Minister of the Interior with a firmly conservative stance and Ströbele is a well-respected member of the left wing of the Green Party in the German parliament while Mahler has again come into conflict with the law because of his extremist right-wing activities.
Who directed The Lawyers?
The Lawyers was directed by Birgit Schulz.
Who stars in The Lawyers?
The Lawyers stars Horst Mahler, Otto Schily, Hans-Christian Ströbele.
How long is The Lawyers?
The Lawyers has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Lawyers?
The Lawyers is a Documentary film.
Where was The Lawyers produced?
The Lawyers was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Lawyers?
The themes of The Lawyers include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.