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Porträt eines Richters · 1998

Porträt eines Richters (1998) is a Crime / TV Movie / Drama film directed by Norbert Kückelmann, starring Robert Giggenbach, Peter Simonischek, Michael Degen.

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Overview

This film is about the difference between law and justice. A national socialist is accused of having stirred up some people against foreigners. A judge has to decide whether he has done so or if his statement comes under the constitutional given freedom of speech. This is compared with a trial in the third Reich. A young woman is being accused of having a relationship with a jew. The film confronts two views of law: the judgement is only based on the current law or the judgement may be influenced by socio-political events and sense of justice.

Cast

Robert Giggenbach, Peter Simonischek, Michael Degen, Franziska Walser, Gerd Anthoff, Elert Bode, Horst Sachtleben, Alexander Duda

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What is "Porträt eines Richters" about?

This film is about the difference between law and justice. A national socialist is accused of having stirred up some people against foreigners. A judge has to decide whether he has done so or if his statement comes under the constitutional given freedom of speech. This is compared with a trial in the third Reich. A young woman is being accused of having a relationship with a jew. The film confronts two views of law: the judgement is only based on the current law or the judgement may be influenced by socio-political events and sense of justice.

When was "Porträt eines Richters" released?

Porträt eines Richters was released in 1998.

Who stars in "Porträt eines Richters"?

The cast includes Robert Giggenbach, Peter Simonischek, Michael Degen, Franziska Walser.