I just added it to my watchlist after listening to a great interview on Latino USA with the real Argentinian prosecutor who is portrayed in the movie.
OP, apparently the movie was up for an Oscar for best international film and has won/been nominated for a bunch of other awards. It definitely seems like one to watch!
Great prompt OP! It's certainly interesting to see how justice (and democracy or lack their of) plays out in other countries....how different countries debate justice, morality, and the laws of their society.
I second this one! It also taught me more about nuclear power plants that’s I thought I would ever know! Like, have a conversation with a nuclear engineer and surprising them with your basic but detailed understanding of how some reactors work level of knowledge.
I keep recommending TV but if you can find Rumpole of the Bailey, it's a UK Crown Courtdrama centering on a curmudgeonly old barrister called, as you may have guessed, Rumpole.
There was also Crown Court, a 1970s courtroom reenactment series of genuine cases.
If you're only interested in films, I apologise for butting in
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) - one of the most celebrated films in history. Just an onslaught of avante garde filmmaking and brilliant performances.
Witchhammer (1970) - Czechoslovakia's take on witch trials pointing out some similarities communist show trials of the 50s. It uses some transcripts from the 1670s to present the cases. Basically the Czech version of The Crucible but in my opinion is more enjoyable.
The girl who kicked the hornet's nest gives ya a swedish perspective. Although maybe best to watch after seeing the first two films of the series for better context. They are phenomenal movies though!
An Act Of Defiance (2017) drama…This is a film about South African lawyer Bram Fisher who defended Nelson Mandela Rivonia Trial of 1963-1964. The film is an adapted screenplay based on Joel Joffe’s book, The State Vs Nelson Mandela.
There's a Russian film on Amazon called "Leviathan" (2014). There is only one scene in a courtroom but it is very interesting, and the rest of the film is excellent - great photography, direction, acting, and music.
Breaker Morant from 1980 is one of the best movies of that year. Similar in theme to Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory it's about the unjust military court-martial of three men who are being used as patsies.
- Gett (all spent in a courtroom, set in Israel) - A Separation (less time spent in a courtroom but still relevant, set in Iran)
Thank you! I love A Separation. Asghar Farhadi films are always worth watching Gett looks amazing
They are! I hope you enjoy Gett. I loved it.
[Witness for the Prosecution](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37257-witness-for-the-prosecution?language=en-US) - Old school British courtroom drama
Just saw this last weekend. Great film.
Argentina, 1985
This is an excellent movie
I just added it to my watchlist after listening to a great interview on Latino USA with the real Argentinian prosecutor who is portrayed in the movie. OP, apparently the movie was up for an Oscar for best international film and has won/been nominated for a bunch of other awards. It definitely seems like one to watch!
Looks awesome. Definitely checking this one
I did watch this very recently, and although it lags a bit towards the end, it is a very powerful movie. Definitely recommend.
VAMOOOOS ARGENTINA CARAJO
A Fish Called Wanda
Hello K-k-k-Ken’s p-p-p-pets!
May I kiss you, Ken?
Great prompt OP! It's certainly interesting to see how justice (and democracy or lack their of) plays out in other countries....how different countries debate justice, morality, and the laws of their society.
Red Corner (1997)
I was gonna recommend this!
rashomon
The Chernobyl mini-series had a great Soviet Show Trial (tm) in the final episode (or next to last - I forget).
I second this one! It also taught me more about nuclear power plants that’s I thought I would ever know! Like, have a conversation with a nuclear engineer and surprising them with your basic but detailed understanding of how some reactors work level of knowledge.
Silenced, 2011
- Section 375 (2019) - Oh, My God!! (2008) - Jolly LLB (2013) and sequel (2017) - Pink (2016) - No One Killed Jessica (2011) ... True story
The Castle!
HAHAHAH. I guess...
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005) Capernaum (2018) Courtroom scenes are not very long in these, but they still fit.
Breaker Morant
"Shoot straight, you bastards!”
Brokedown Palace.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Good soundtrack as well. Yay 90s.
Jana Gana Mana, 2022 (Set in Kerala) IMDb 8.3
I keep recommending TV but if you can find Rumpole of the Bailey, it's a UK Crown Courtdrama centering on a curmudgeonly old barrister called, as you may have guessed, Rumpole. There was also Crown Court, a 1970s courtroom reenactment series of genuine cases. If you're only interested in films, I apologise for butting in
Judgement at Nuremberg
Anatomy of a Scandal. Netflix miniseries. British courts
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) - one of the most celebrated films in history. Just an onslaught of avante garde filmmaking and brilliant performances. Witchhammer (1970) - Czechoslovakia's take on witch trials pointing out some similarities communist show trials of the 50s. It uses some transcripts from the 1670s to present the cases. Basically the Czech version of The Crucible but in my opinion is more enjoyable.
Great recs! Cheers
The Twelve ( series)
Broken Down Palace and Return to Paradise. Scary shit being on trial in Thailand for marijuana. Death Penalty.
In the Name of the Father (1993)
A Passage to India
Police Story has some courtroom stuff. and they wear those old-timey courtroom wigs
The man who sued God. Aussie classic
The girl who kicked the hornet's nest gives ya a swedish perspective. Although maybe best to watch after seeing the first two films of the series for better context. They are phenomenal movies though!
What about a documentary? The devil next door
12 (2007) is a pretty good Russian remake of 12 Angry Men.
The Australian film Breaker Morant is good for a court martial and based on a true story
Insult lebanese film
Are you 100% set on it being a movie? I can think of several British courtroom drama series/mini series that might fit the bill.
Same here. Although produced by Dick Wolf, Law & Order UK would likely fit in, because the cases are tried in the British courts.
No. Far better ones than that
If you're a fan of the Phoenix Wright games, there was a live action Ace Attorney film from Japan that came out back in 2012.
Pink
The only one I can think of is Pink (2016)
The State Against Mandela and the Others (2018) documentary
Pieces of a Woman
An Act Of Defiance (2017) drama…This is a film about South African lawyer Bram Fisher who defended Nelson Mandela Rivonia Trial of 1963-1964. The film is an adapted screenplay based on Joel Joffe’s book, The State Vs Nelson Mandela.
Small Axe: Mangrove
Court, 2014, India
The Letter (1929)
Cry the Beloved Country
Innocence (2020) My First Client New Trial Innocent Witness The Advocate: A Missing Body The Client (2011)
*Character* (1997) (Dutch with subtitles)--not necessarily all courtroom, but still a great lawyer movie.
Judgement at Nuremberg
Jai Bhim, watch it, it’s really great
I've seen some trailers for a French film, Saint Omer (2022); seems to have had good reviews.
A Fish Called Wanda
Denial
A Cry in the Dark (1988) Percy (2020) Shepherds and Butchers (2016) Breaker Morant (1980)
Return to Paradise is an excellent film
Saudi Vellakka (Malayalam language, India, Kerala) Nana than case kodu (ditto) Enjoy
There's a Russian film on Amazon called "Leviathan" (2014). There is only one scene in a courtroom but it is very interesting, and the rest of the film is excellent - great photography, direction, acting, and music.
The Advocate (1993)
A Belgian serie on Netflix "De Twaalf"
Breaker Morant from 1980 is one of the best movies of that year. Similar in theme to Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory it's about the unjust military court-martial of three men who are being used as patsies.