This courtroom drama
exposes the political motives behind one of the most scandalous cases of
miscarriage of justice in the 20th century. Known as “the Butcher of Vilnius”,
Franz Murer facilitated the mass murder of Lithuanian Jews. Following the trial
of Eichmann in Jerusalem, Murer, too, is brought to trial in his home
country, Austria, in 1963. But in a nation that so strongly denies its
culpability, justice is still a relative term. Based on records of court
proceedings, Murer: Anatomy of a Trial is an engrossing and enraging
drama.
Winner – Best Feature Film, Munich Film Festival 2018
Winner – Best Feature Film & Best Supporting Actress, Austrian Film Award
2019
Winner – Best Cast, German Screen Actors Awards 2019
“A resonant, timely exploration of political expediency, the manipulation of
truth, and the normalcy of evil.” – Screen Daily
Screening times & dates:
13 Nov 8pm
Cineworld Didsbury, Manchester
21 Nov 8.30pm
Phoenix, London
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