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Torture

April 8, 2018 0h 58m

Originally released in 2018. Torture is a documentary film. directed by Dieter Reifarth. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jean Améry

Synopsis

Why do humans torture other humans? This is the question Frankfurt’s director Dieter Reifarth addresses in Die Tortur. Following along the lines of Jean Améry’s essay of the same name, he draws a picture of the author’s experiences of being a Nazi prisoner in the Belgian fort Breendonk. Archived footage and images from the present-day museum are shown to accompany the original audio recordings.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 8, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 0h 58m 58 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Strandfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torture about?

Why do humans torture other humans? This is the question Frankfurt’s director Dieter Reifarth addresses in Die Tortur. Following along the lines of Jean Améry’s essay of the same name, he draw...

Who directed Torture?

Torture was directed by Dieter Reifarth.

How long is Torture?

Torture has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).

When was Torture released?

Torture was released on April 8, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Torture?

The main cast of Torture includes Jean Améry.