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The General Case (2016)
Director: Stephan Wagner
Cast: Ulrich Noethen, David Kross, Bernhard Schütz, Uwe Bohm
Runtime92 min
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In the young Federal Republic of Germany, which in the late 1950s in politics and justice is still interspersed with only superficially purified Nazi cliques, leads the Hessian Attorney General Fritz Bauer a lonely fight against the coverup of Nazi crimes and the restorative policy of the government Adenauer - he is firmly convinced that only in this way can the young democracy be consolidated. Not only his attitude, but also his temperament make Bauer vulnerable, again and again resistance forms from politics, intelligence services and the judiciary against the lone fighter.
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The General Case (2016), directed by Stephan Wagner, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the challenges faced by Attorney General Fritz Bauer in post-war Germany as he fights against the coverup of Nazi crimes and the restorative policies of the government. The film has not received any major awards recognition, but its thoughtful portrayal of this historical period has garnered positive reviews from critics.
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Fans of thought-provoking political dramas will appreciate the nuanced, deeply human portrayal of Fritz Bauer, played masterfully by veteran actor Ulrich Noethen, as he navigates the complexities of post-war Germany in director Stephan Wagner's powerful 2016 film 'The General Case'.