The Kastner Trial
Originally released in 1994. The Kastner Trial is a feature film.
Starring Ya'akov Alperin, Avigail Ariely, and Idit Gideon Ben-Eliyahu
Synopsis
This three-part television courtroom drama series is based on one of the most controversial trials in Israel’s history. In 1944 Dr Yisrael Kastner, a member of the committee for the rescue of Hungarian Jewry, succeeded in saving the lives of 1,685 Jews by gaining permission for them to leave Budapest. A decade later he was accused of collaborating with the Nazis and was assassinated. Focusing on the courtroom procedures of 1954–5, as well as on the private lives of the protagonists, and drawing on court proceedings and interviews, the drama deconstructs the narrative of the Holocaust, bringing out issues such as the ineffective policy of the Zionist leadership regarding the Holocaust and the morally ambivalent stance of the survivors.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kastner Trial about?
This three-part television courtroom drama series is based on one of the most controversial trials in Israel’s history. In 1944 Dr Yisrael Kastner, a member of the committee for the rescue of Hun...
When was The Kastner Trial released?
The Kastner Trial was released on January 2, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Kastner Trial?
The main cast of The Kastner Trial includes Ya'akov Alperin, Avigail Ariely, Idit Gideon Ben-Eliyahu.