Amen

During World War II, Kurt Gerstein, a Waffen-SS officer and an evangelical Protestant, attempts to thwart the Nazi regime's genocide of Jews by leaking information about the extermination camps to the Vatican. He faces immense personal risk as he navigates the dangerous political landscape and battles indifference from religious and political leaders.

Costa-Gavras's "Amen." was met with critical acclaim, lauded for its powerful and unflinching portrayal of historical events and moral compromise. Reviewers praised the film's tension, the performances of its lead actors, and its timely exploration of religious and political responsibility during a time of atrocity. It was considered a significant work that prompted important discussions about complicity and resistance.

• A gripping and historically significant drama that powerfully exposes the moral complexities of the Holocaust.

• Praised for its intense pacing and compelling performances, particularly from Ulrich Tukur.

• Thought-provoking examination of religious and political inaction in the face of genocide.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the film's powerful storytelling and its important historical subject matter. Many viewers found it to be a deeply moving and thought-provoking experience, commending the direction and acting.

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. Won the Grand Prix of the Jury at Cannes. Nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.

The film is based on the true story of Kurt Gerstein and his efforts to expose the atrocities of the Holocaust, drawing heavily from Rolf Hochhuth's 1963 play 'The Deputy'.