IN SEARCH OF MONSTERS

by John Goetz
  • 2021 NDR | Hoferichter & Jacobs GmbH
  • 2021 NDR | Hoferichter & Jacobs GmbH
  • 2021 NDR | Hoferichter & Jacobs GmbH
  • 2021 NDR | Hoferichter & Jacobs GmbH
  • 2021 NDR | Hoferichter & Jacobs GmbH
  • 2021 NDR | Hoferichter & Jacobs GmbH
  • 2021 NDR | Hoferichter & Jacobs GmbH

    Synopsis

    For many years, Mohamedou Slahi was considered one of the most dangerous terrorists in the world. For 14 years, he was incarcerated in the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and was tortured under the brutal 'special interrogation' procedure. Today, Slahi is a free man, exonerated by two U.S. courts. After two years of intensive research, the filmmakers have been able to identify his tormentors. Some members of the torture team still believe he is guilty. Others see their former victim in a different way. Did the months and years of terrible abuse and torture create a special relationship between perpetrators and victim? The investigative documentary accompanies perpetrators and victim on their quest for forgiveness.

    Festivals

    2021
    Human Rights FF Berlin
    2022
    nominated German Documentary Award – SWR Doku Festival
    EMMY Current Affairs
    STERN/NANNEN Award Investigation