The Trial
Der Prozess
Synopsis
At 6am on May 21, 2008, armed police burst into the apartment of Austrian dog trainer and animal-rights activist Sabine Koch, arresting her. After three months in custody, Koch, together with 12 other animal-rights activists, went on trial. They were charged with being members of a criminal organisation and therefore breaching article 273a of the Austrian Penal Code, introduced in the wake of 9/11. The article’s intention is to allow the state to stifle terrorist activity. Years of observation, house searches, and undercover agents – the police left no stone unturned in its bid to prove the animal-rights activists’ guilt. The sobering result: five million Euros worth of investigation, no proof and a great deal of scepticism towards the Austrian justice system – and democracy itself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Igor Hauzenberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Igor Hauzenberger
- Original Score
- Bernhard Fleischmann
- Original Title
- Der Prozess
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- FrameLab Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Igor Hauzenberger
Gerald Igor Hauzenberger, David Wingate, Ebba Sinzinger
Bernhard Fleischmann
Michael Palm
Michael Seeber
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Igor Hauzenberger
Screenplay
Gerald Igor Hauzenberger
Director
Michael Seeber
Producer
David Wingate
Writer
Michael Palm
Editor
Ebba Sinzinger
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trial
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What is The Trial about?
At 6am on May 21, 2008, armed police burst into the apartment of Austrian dog trainer and animal-rights activist Sabine Koch, arresting her. After three months in custody, Koch, together with 12 other animal-rights activists, went on trial. They were charged with being members of a criminal organisation and therefore breaching article 273a of the Austrian Penal Code, introduced in the wake of 9/11. The article’s intention is to allow the state to stifle terrorist activity. Years of observation, house searches, and undercover agents – the police left no stone unturned in its bid to prove the animal-rights activists’ guilt. The sobering result: five million Euros worth of investigation, no proof and a great deal of scepticism towards the Austrian justice system – and democracy itself.
Who directed The Trial?
The Trial was directed by Gerald Igor Hauzenberger.
Who stars in The Trial?
The principal cast of The Trial includes Martin Balluch, Felix Hnat, Sabine Koch, Jürgen Faulmann, Chris Moser.
When was The Trial released and how long is it?
The Trial was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trial was composed by Bernhard Fleischmann.