The People vs. Fritz Bauer

The People vs. Fritz Bauer

Directed by Lars Kraume

Produced by Zero One Film, Terz Film

2015105 min6.8 / 10

A morally urgent historical thriller about one man's lonely crusade to hold Nazi war criminals accountable in a society eager to forget.

It is the late 1950s. Flourishing under the economic miracle, Germany grows increasingly apathetic about confronting the horrors of its recent past. Nevertheless, Fritz Bauer doggedly devotes his energies to bringing the Third Reich to justice. One day Bauer receives a letter from Argentina, written by a man who is certain that his daughter is dating the son of Adolph Eichmann. Excited by the promising lead, and mistrustful of a corrupt judiciary system where Nazis still lurk, Bauer journeys to Jerusalem to seek alliance with Mossad, the Israeli secret service. To do so is treason — yet committing treason is the only way Bauer can serve his country.

Questions people ask

  • Is The People vs. Fritz Bauer sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The People vs. Fritz Bauer violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The People vs. Fritz Bauer easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The People vs. Fritz Bauer scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The People vs. Fritz Bauer end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity36

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Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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