Kurt Gerstein—a member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS—is appalled to discover that a poison gas he helped discover is being used to kill Jews. Driven by his conscience to alert the rest of the world, Gerstein teams up with a young Jesuit priest, Riccardo Fontana, but their protestations fall on deaf ears in the Vatican.
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | France, Germany |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Costa-Gavras |
| Runtime | 132 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (370 votes) |
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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Costa-Gavras
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
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Ulrich Mühe
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Michel Duchaussoy
Thr Cardinal
Marcel Iureș
The Pope
Ion Caramitru
Count Fontana
Friedrich von Thun
Gerstein's Father
Antje Schmidt
Mrs. Gerstein
Günther Maria Halmer
Pastor Dibelius
Hanns Zischler
Grawitz
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