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Amen. (2002)

"Two Men, Two Worlds, One Cause."

7.020022h 12mFR
DramaHistory

Directed by Costa-Gavras

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

2h 12m

Language

FR

Release

February 27, 2002

Director

Costa-Gavras

Official Trailer

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Overview

Kurt Gerstein—a member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS—is appalled to discover that a poison gas he helped discover is being used to kill Jews. Driven by his conscience to alert the rest of the world, Gerstein teams up with a young Jesuit priest, Riccardo Fontana, but their protestatio...

Cast

Ulrich Tukur

Ulrich Tukur

Kurt Gerstein

Mathieu Kassovitz

Mathieu Kassovitz

Riccardo Fontana

Ulrich Mühe

Ulrich Mühe

The Doctor

Michel Duchaussoy

Michel Duchaussoy

Thr Cardinal

Marcel Iureș

Marcel Iureș

The Pope

Ion Caramitru

Ion Caramitru

Count Fontana

Friedrich von Thun

Friedrich von Thun

Gerstein's Father

Antje Schmidt

Antje Schmidt

Mrs. Gerstein

Günther Maria Halmer

Günther Maria Halmer

Pastor Dibelius

Hanns Zischler

Hanns Zischler

Grawitz

Sebastian Koch

Sebastian Koch

Höss

Monica Bleibtreu

Monica Bleibtreu

Mrs. Hinze

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Amen. (2002), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Kurt Gerstein—a member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS—is appalled to discover that a poison gas he helped discover is being used to kill Jews. Driven by his conscience to alert the rest of the world, Gerstein teams up with a young Jesuit priest, Riccardo Fontana, but their protestations fall on deaf ears in the Vatican.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Amen.. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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