Rami Malek and Russell Crowe: Nuremberg” sheds light on dark history!

Rami Malek and Russell Crowe: Nuremberg” sheds light on dark history!

What's new from the film world? Quite simply: a sensational historical drama is in the starting blocks. The film “Nuremberg”, in which Hollywood stars Rami Malek (44) and Russell Crowe (61) play the main roles, sheds light on an important period of history: the Nuremberg Trials, which took place after the Second World War. Antenna.de provides all the exciting details.

The film's plot centers around US military psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (played by Malek) and his interviews with Hermann Göring (played by Crowe). These conversations took place during the preparations for the trials of leading National Socialists. In the Nuremberg Trials, which began on November 20, 1945 and lasted until April 14, 1949, 21 prominent figures of the Nazi regime, such as Rudolf Heß and Joachim von Ribbentrop, were brought to trial for the first time. This jurisdiction represented a revolutionary step as representatives of a state were held accountable for their crimes. Furthermore, the process raises claims on the basis of later international criminal law, as in the Wikipedia held.

The film and its creation

“Nuremberg” is based on the book “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” by Jack El-Hai, which deals intensively with the psychological aspects and negotiations of the denazification phase. It is directed by James Vanderbilt, who also wrote the screenplay. Filming took place in Budapest between February and May 2024, and the film rights were acquired by Sony Pictures Classics in June 2025, as Wikipedia reported.

The trials themselves took place in the Nuremberg Palace of Justice and comprised a total of 13 trials, of which the main war crimes trial was the first and most famous. A total of 185 people were charged and 24 of them received the death sentence. The rulings attracted a lot of attention at the time and led to fundamental changes in international law. These critical discussions are also reflected in the plot of the film.

A look at the cast

In addition to Malek and Crowe, other exciting actors include Michael Shannon, who plays the main prosecutor, US Judge Robert H. Jackson, as well as Richard E. Grant, Leo Woodall and Colin Hanks. This strong cast promises a lot. Viewers can look forward to a gripping portrayal of one of the darkest chapters in history.

The official US launch is scheduled for November 7, 2025, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the trials. This is no coincidence and shows that the Vanderbilt team has a knack for bringing historical events into focus at the right time. The interest that the film is already arousing could lead to a reassessment of the importance of these processes for today's society.