Council of the Gods
Based on the records of the Nuremberg trial of the chemical giant IG Farben; a story about the collaboration between international corporations and Nazi scientists, whose research contributed to the death of millions. The chemist Dr. Hans Scholz lives through a tortuous political transformation and maturation process. Eventually, he adopts political neutrality and closes his eyes to the fact that the poison being produced in his factory is being used in the extermination camps. Standing before the judges at the Nuremberg trials, he must face the fact that he is implicated in the deaths of millions in the gas chambers of the concentration camps.
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| Original Title | Der Rat der Götter |
| Year | 1950 |
| Country | East Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Kurt Maetzig |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (6 votes) |
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Council of the Gods has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.4/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1950. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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