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7.5 / 10(7 votes)IMDb20021h 22mUnited States of America, Germany

Filming 'The Trial'

Synopsis

An unfinished 1981 essay-documentary project by Orson Welles, based on a filmed Q&A session at USC following a screening of The Trial, intended as a reflective companion piece to the film but never edited or completed during his lifetime. The film was edited and screened in the 2000s by the Munich Filmmuseum.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Locarno Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Orson Welles
Original Title
Filming 'The Trial'
Country of Origin
United States of America, Germany
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
Filmmuseum München

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Orson Welles

Director of Photography

Gary Graver

Producers

Orson Welles

Department Leadership Roster

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Producer

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Director

Gary Graver

Gary Graver

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Filming 'The Trial'.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Filming 'The Trial'

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Filming 'The Trial' about?

An unfinished 1981 essay-documentary project by Orson Welles, based on a filmed Q&A session at USC following a screening of The Trial, intended as a reflective companion piece to the film but never edited or completed during his lifetime. The film was edited and screened in the 2000s by the Munich Filmmuseum.

Who directed Filming 'The Trial'?

Filming 'The Trial' was directed by Orson Welles.

Who stars in Filming 'The Trial'?

The principal cast of Filming 'The Trial' includes Orson Welles, Scott Alexander, Joseph McBride, Todd McCarthy, Myron Meisel.

When was Filming 'The Trial' released and how long is it?

Filming 'The Trial' was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.