The Kiev Trial
Киевский процесс
Synopsis
The Kyiv Trial, also known as the ‘Kiev Nuremberg’, took place in January of 1946 in the Soviet Union, and was one of the first post-war trials convicting German Nazis and their collaborators. 15 criminals, guilty of atrocities, which were later identified by the Nuremberg trials as “crimes against humanity”, faced justice in case No.1679 “On the atrocities committed by fascist invaders on the territory of the Ukrainian SSR.” Using unique, previously unseen, archive footage, Sergei Loznitsa reconstructs key moments of the proceedings, including statements of the defendants and testimonies of the witnesses, survivors of Auschwitz and Babi Yar among them. The film lays bare the ‘banality of evil’ and is devastatingly relevant today, as Ukrainian people are once again being subjected to the violence of barbarian invaders.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Loznitsa
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergei Loznitsa
- Original Title
- Киевский процесс
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Atoms & Void
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Loznitsa
Sergei Loznitsa
Danielius Kokanauskis, Tomasz Wolski, Sergei Loznitsa
Sergei Loznitsa, Maria Choustova
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Loznitsa
Director
Danielius Kokanauskis
Editor
Tomasz Wolski
Editor
Sergei Loznitsa
Editor
Sergei Loznitsa
Producer
Sergei Loznitsa
Writer
Maria Choustova
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Kiev Trial.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kiev Trial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kiev Trial about?
The Kyiv Trial, also known as the ‘Kiev Nuremberg’, took place in January of 1946 in the Soviet Union, and was one of the first post-war trials convicting German Nazis and their collaborators. 15 criminals, guilty of atrocities, which were later identified by the Nuremberg trials as “crimes against humanity”, faced justice in case No.1679 “On the atrocities committed by fascist invaders on the territory of the Ukrainian SSR.” Using unique, previously unseen, archive footage, Sergei Loznitsa reconstructs key moments of the proceedings, including statements of the defendants and testimonies of the witnesses, survivors of Auschwitz and Babi Yar among them. The film lays bare the ‘banality of evil’ and is devastatingly relevant today, as Ukrainian people are once again being subjected to the violence of barbarian invaders.
Who directed The Kiev Trial?
The Kiev Trial was directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
Who stars in The Kiev Trial?
The principal cast of The Kiev Trial includes Not specified.
When was The Kiev Trial released and how long is it?
The Kiev Trial was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.