The Investigation(2024)
Die Ermittlung
The Investigation Synopsis
Peter Weiss’ monumental 1965 stage play, among the greatest artworks on the Holocaust, condenses the testimonies of witnesses and the accused during the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-1965. This ultra-faithful film adaptation builds, across four hours, in its intensity and graphically described detail.
The Investigation (2024) is a drama and history film directed by Rolf Peter Kahl, released on July 25, 2024 with a runtime of 4h 1m. It stars Rainer Bock, Clemens Schick, Bernhard Schütz and Christian Kaiser. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Rolf Peter Kahl
- Writers:
- Peter Weiss, Rolf Peter Kahl, Alexander van Dülmen
- Producers:
- Alexander van Dülmen
- Cinematographer:
- Guido Frenzel
- Composer:
- Matti Gajek
- Production:
- BR, WDR, ARTE, A Company, Film & Mischwaren, Springer Stiftung, Leonine Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Investigation (2024) Trailer
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The Investigation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rainer Bock
as Richter
Clemens Schick
as Ankläger
Bernhard Schütz
as Verteidiger
Christian Kaiser
as Zeuge 1
Dirk Ossig
as Zeuge 2
Arno Frisch
as Zeuge 3
Elisabeth Duda
as Zeugin 4
Nicolette Krebitz
as Zeugin 5
Attila Borlan
as Zeuge 6
Robert Mika
as Zeuge 7
Marcel Hensema
as Zeuge 8
Christiane Paul
as Zeugin 9
Key crew
Directed by Rolf Peter Kahl, written by Peter Weiss, Rolf Peter Kahl and Alexander van Dülmen, produced by Alexander van Dülmen.
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The Investigation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Investigation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Investigation online?
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The Investigation (2024) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Investigation?
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The main cast of The Investigation (2024) includes Rainer Bock, Clemens Schick, Bernhard Schütz, Christian Kaiser and Dirk Ossig. The film was directed by Rolf Peter Kahl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Investigation released?
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The Investigation was released on July 25, 2024 and runs for 4h 1m.
Is The Investigation worth watching?
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The Investigation (2024) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Investigation?
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Yes. The official The Investigation trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.