War & Justice

War & Justice (2023)

This film is the first and only true-life documentary film about the International Criminal Court (ICC), thanks to unprecedented access to Ben Ferencz (an American lawyer and investigator of Nazi war crimes after World War II), Luis Moreno Ocampo (ICC’s first prosecutor), and Karim Khan (its current prosecutor). Film directors Marcus Vetter and Michele Gentile follow Ocampo around the world as he enlists the support of Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie, and also join Ferencz in the uphill battle against wars in the Congo, Libya, Palestine, and Ukraine. The film deals with the complexities of international law and bringing war criminals to justice. Sadly, just as the film is about to debut, Ferencz dies at the age of 103 but Ocampo and Khan fight on in his honor.

• Film Runtime: 94 mins
• Country: Germany
• Film Language: English
• Subtitle Language: English, Malay
• Content Warning: This film contains scenes of violence against a child. Some viewers may find it distressing. Viewer discretion is advised.

Directors

Marcus began working as a TV editor, producer and director in 1994 at the ARD station SWR after graduating with a degree in Economics followed by another in Media Theory and Practice. His studies included long term stays in Buenos Aires and Madrid as well as practical internships in the media and film business. He was selected for the Discovery Campus Master School in 2004, a 10-month European training program in international co-productions in the nonfiction sector.

His films have received attention at national and international film festivals and won numerous prizes, including three Adolf Grimme Awards – the German equivalent of the Emmy, and one German Film Prize – the German equivalent of the Oscar. Marcus’ work first came to the attention of an international audience with his 1999 film The Tunnel, a docu-drama about a legendary escape tunnel in Berlin.

He has since worked on numerous captivating films with his latest being War & Justice. 

Michele Gentile

Michele Gentile is a multifaceted individual with an unwavering passion for filmmaking. Hailing from the south of Germany, he has accomplished much in his illustrious career. Following the completion of his technical college entrance qualification, Michele embarked on a life-changing journey to Australia in 2005, where he worked in coal mining and eventually decided to pursue mining engineering at Brisbane University. However, fate had different plans for him, as he was compelled to return to Germany due to mandatory military service. During his deployment as a patrolling soldier in Afghanistan in 2009, he produced his first documentary, "On Mission," which was set in Kabul.

Michele's immense talent has also attracted the attention of Netflix, where he served as a creative producer, co-director, and editor in 2023. His distinctive vision and creativity are certain to captivate audiences worldwide. His latest project is War And Justice, which he co-directs with Marcus Vetter.

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