

Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg
Forschung und Verbrechen: die Reichsuniversität Straßburg
Synopsis
Strasbourg was home to one of three Reich Universities founded by the Nazis, known as a project close to Hitler's heart. The university, founded in 1941, is infamous for the human experiments performed on KZ prisoners by the professors of the medical faculty. What did its dean, Johannes Stein, grandfather of documentarian Kirsten Esch, know of these crimes?
Top Cast
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- Director
- Kirsten Esch
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirsten Esch
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Neumann
- Original Title
- Forschung und Verbrechen: die Reichsuniversität Straßburg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Filmbüro Süd, SWR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Esch
Kirsten Esch
Wolfgang Neumann
Robert Vakily
Stefan Eberlein, Manuel Fenn, Thomas Lorenz
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Eberlein
Producer
Kirsten Esch
Writer
Kirsten Esch
Director
Manuel Fenn
Producer
Thomas Lorenz
Producer
Robert Vakily
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 Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg
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What is Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg about?
Strasbourg was home to one of three Reich Universities founded by the Nazis, known as a project close to Hitler's heart. The university, founded in 1941, is infamous for the human experiments performed on KZ prisoners by the professors of the medical faculty. What did its dean, Johannes Stein, grandfather of documentarian Kirsten Esch, know of these crimes?
Who directed Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg?
Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg was directed by Kirsten Esch.
Who stars in Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg?
The principal cast of Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg includes Christiane Roßbach, Matthias Klie, Verena Rendtorff, Nele Haas, Rainer Möhler.
When was Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg released and how long is it?
Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg was composed by Wolfgang Neumann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg?
Research and Crime: the Reich University of Strasbourg holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).


















