The Investigation
Die Ermittlung
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-14
Top Cast
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Rainer Bock
Richter
Clemens Schick
Ankläger
Bernhard Schütz
Verteidiger
Christian Kaiser
Zeuge 1
Dirk Ossig
Zeuge 2
Arno Frisch
Zeuge 3
Elisabeth Duda
Zeugin 4
Nicolette Krebitz
Zeugin 5
Attila Borlan
Zeuge 6
Robert Mika
Zeuge 7
Marcel Hensema
Zeuge 8
Christiane Paul
Zeugin 9
Barbara Philipp
Zeugin 10
Klaudiusz Kaufmann
Zeuge 11
Marc Fischer
Zeuge 12
Andreas Anke
Zeuge 13
Dorka Gryllus
Zeugin 14
Marek Harloff
Zeuge 15
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Peter Kahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Weiss, Rolf Peter Kahl, Alexander van Dülmen
- Original Score
- Matti Gajek
- Original Title
- Die Ermittlung
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 1m
- Production Studios
- BR, WDR, ARTE, A Company, Film & Mischwaren, Springer Stiftung, Leonine Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Peter Kahl
Peter Weiss, Rolf Peter Kahl, Alexander van Dülmen
Matti Gajek
Guido Frenzel
Anne Fabini, Christoph Strothjohann, Peter R. Adam
Alexander van Dülmen
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Peter Kahl
Director
Anne Fabini
Editor
Christoph Strothjohann
Editor
Peter R. Adam
Editor
Guido Frenzel
Director of Photography
Alexander van Dülmen
Producer
Bettina Klömpken
Costume Design
Rolf Peter Kahl
Writer
Alexander van Dülmen
Writer
Matti Gajek
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Investigation
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What is The Investigation about?
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.
Who directed The Investigation?
The Investigation was directed by Rolf Peter Kahl.
Who stars in The Investigation?
The principal cast of The Investigation includes Rainer Bock, Clemens Schick, Bernhard Schütz, Christian Kaiser, Dirk Ossig.
When was The Investigation released and how long is it?
The Investigation was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 4h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Investigation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Investigation was composed by Matti Gajek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Investigation?
The Investigation holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).