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The People vs. Fritz Bauer

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2015 · 105 min History Drama Mystery
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title Der Staat gegen Fritz Bauer
Year 2015
Country Germany
Genre History, Drama, Mystery
Director Lars Kraume
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (218 votes)

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Director Lars Kraume constructs a meticulous political thriller that relies on historical detail to explore the psyche of a man at war with his own government. The narrative builds tension through quiet conversations and bureaucratic hurdles, making every document feel like a piece of evidence.

What lingers after the credits is the profound moral weight of Bauer's solitary crusade and a chilling reminder of how institutions can protect the guilty. It's a sobering look at the courage required to excavate a nation's buried conscience. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lars Kraume

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