Release, runtime and language

2003 · 108 min · English

Directed by

István Szabó

During the aftermath of World War II, an American investigator examines the career of a celebrated German conductor, suspecting him of having Nazi sympathies. As the inquiry progresses, the conductor's past is meticulously scrutinized, forcing him to confront difficult truths about his choices and allegiances. The investigation explores the complex relationship between artistic expression and political morality, raising questions about personal responsibility and the compromises made during a time of immense upheaval.