Who is Kurt Gerstein in Amen?

Ulrich Tukur plays Kurt Gerstein in the film.

Nazi officer Kurt Gerstein (Ulrich Tukur), a chemist by training, is assigned to develop a disinfectant to purify water for the German army, but soon discovers that his invention, Zyklon B, is being used to exterminate imprisoned Jews. Horrified, he approaches a number of diplomatic figures with his story, but only Riccardo Fontana (Mathieu Kassovitz), a priest, takes him seriously. Fontana returns to the Vatican but is informed by his superiors that they have more pressing concerns.

Amen

Name: Amen
Released: 2003-01-24
Duration: 132
Rating: 82

NR 2 hr 12 min

Rate

List

Theaters near

Loading format filters…

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Amen?: Amen is 2 hr 12 min long.

Who directed Amen?: Costa-Gavras

Who is Kurt Gerstein in Amen?: Ulrich Tukur plays Kurt Gerstein in the film.

What is Amen about?: Nazi officer Kurt Gerstein (Ulrich Tukur), a chemist by training, is assigned to develop a disinfectant to purify water for the German army, but soon discovers that his invention, Zyklon B, is being used to exterminate imprisoned Jews. Horrified, he approaches a number of diplomatic figures with his story, but only Riccardo Fontana (Mathieu Kassovitz), a priest, takes him seriously. Fontana returns to the Vatican but is informed by his superiors that they have more pressing concerns.