The Trial

In over eight years of research, "Der Prozess" follows the longest criminal proceedings in Germany′s legal history - the "Majdanek Trial". In interviews with judges, the accused, victims and eye witnesses, and with the use of documentary footage and reports, the film recounts (in three parts) the legal trials against the workers and perpetrators of the Lublin/Majdanek concentration camp from the first day to the pronouncement of the judgment.

Release Date

November 21, 1984

Status

Released

Original Title

Der Prozeß

Runtime

4h 30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

NDR