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New Film ‘Nuremberg’ Explores Morality in Atrocities

11/2/2025

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Nuremberg, directed by James Vanderbilt, examines the Nuremberg trials through psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, played by Rami Malek.
Kelley interviews Nazi leaders, including Hermann Göring, portrayed by Russell Crowe, weighing moral implications.
The film shows how ordinary people can commit atrocities and urges reflection on choices.
It parallels the trials with contemporary authoritarianism and argues that justice is complex.

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Story summary

Nuremberg, directed by James Vanderbilt, examines the Nuremberg trials through psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, played by Rami Malek.
Kelley interviews Nazi leaders, including Hermann Göring, portrayed by Russell Crowe, weighing moral implications.
The film shows how ordinary people can commit atrocities and urges reflection on choices.
It parallels the trials with contemporary authoritarianism and argues that justice is complex.