Giordano Bruno (1973)
Giordano Bruno (1973) Flying from his enemies in the Catholic Church, the free thinking philosopher, poet and scientist Giordano Bruno (1548-1600) has found some protection in Venice. But the Roman Inquisition, fearing his influence in Europe, wants to bring him on trial for 'heresy'.
Colonel Redl (1985)
Colonel Redl (1985) Set during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl (Brandauer), an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Lenclos (1961)
Lenclos 1961 This prison camp drama by director and co scripter Armand Gatti, his first film, reflects the early 60s resurgence of interest in the crimes against humanity committed by the Nazis in World War II In another year, the Adolph Eichmann trial would be the first ever seen live on American t
Knife in the Head (1978)
Knife in the Head 1978 One night when seeking his estranged wife, Hoffmann goes to the youth center where she works The police are there rounding up radicals who frequent the center Hoffmann runs into the building and ends up being shot in the head He awakens with brain trauma, partially paralyzed a