Law Not War
A Man Can Make a Difference
“The epochal 20th century story of a lawyer for peace”
Synopsis
Chronicles the adventurous life of Hungarian-born Jewish lawyer Benjamin Ferencz, who fled to the USA as a child and later became chief war crime prosecutor in the Nuremberg Trials of 1945-1949 and one of the founding members of the International Criminal Court, which entered into force in 2002.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ullabritt Horn
- Screenplay & Story
- Ullabritt Horn
- Original Score
- Stefano Giannotti
- Original Title
- A Man Can Make a Difference
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- W-film, cine-connect, UBH Film, Lighthouse Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ullabritt Horn
Ullabritt Horn
Stefano Giannotti
Robert H. Schumann
Ullabritt Horn
Department Leadership Roster
Ullabritt Horn
Director
Ullabritt Horn
Writer
Ullabritt Horn
Producer
Robert H. Schumann
Editor
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 Law Not War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Law Not War about?
Chronicles the adventurous life of Hungarian-born Jewish lawyer Benjamin Ferencz, who fled to the USA as a child and later became chief war crime prosecutor in the Nuremberg Trials of 1945-1949 and one of the founding members of the International Criminal Court, which entered into force in 2002.
Who directed Law Not War?
Law Not War was directed by Ullabritt Horn.
Who stars in Law Not War?
The principal cast of Law Not War includes Benjamin Ferencz, Donald M. Ferencz, Fatou Bensouda, David Donat Cattin, Roger S. Clark.
When was Law Not War released and how long is it?
Law Not War was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Law Not War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Law Not War was composed by Stefano Giannotti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Law Not War?
Law Not War holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).