Rami Malek Leads New Historical Drama Nuremberg
Actor Rami Malek seems the perfect fit for an engrossing period drama – see his roles in Oppenheimer and Papillon– and his latest film certainly looks to fit the bill. Nuremberg stars Malek as a US army psychologist in the aftermath of World War II, as the now historic Nuremberg trials get underway.
He’s assigned to determine whether Hermann Goring (played by Russell Crowe), a prominent politician in Nazi Germany, is fit to stand trial. But he’ll need all his wits about him, as both men kept locked in a complex psychological battle.
What is Nuremberg about?
In the mid-1940s, following the war’s aftermath, the world watched as some of Germany’s most prominent wartime figures were put on trial for their actions, marking one of the most significant events of the 20th century. Caught up in all this is Douglas Kelley (Malek), a psychologist working for the US Army. Kelley was a real-life figure who served during the war and became an integral part of the trials. There’s a lot on his shoulders, and he’s asked to assess the psychiatric profiles of many of Nazi Germany’s politicians. His most formidable subject is Hermann Goring, who, during the war, was very close to Hitler and was accused of crimes against humanity. Soon, it becomes apparent that Goring is calculating and shrewd, and wishes to challenge Douglas during their sessions.
Douglas finds himself locked in a mental battle with the German politician as he tries to understand and reason with the nature of evil, and how ordinary people are driven to commit terrible crimes. He knows what is facing is dark and disturbing, but his fascination draws him ever closer into Goring’s dark world. While there are plenty of factual historical events covered, Nuremberg is, at its core, about two men sparring against each other psychologically. But can Douglas escape with his ethics intact?
What else do we know, and who else stars?
Nuremberg features a sizeable supporting cast which includes Leo Woodall (Prime Target), John Slattery (The Good Fight), Michael Shannon (The Bikeriders), Wrenn Schmidt (Nope) and Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?). It’s set to release in cinemas on 14th November, and will later arrive for streaming on Sky and NOW in January of next year.
