War and Justice

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War and Justice

2023

1h 33m

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On February 24, 2022, Russia invades Ukraine. Shortly thereafter, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for the abduction of children from Ukraine and for associated war crimes. Fast-forward to October 7, 2023. Hamas launches a cruel massacre of Israeli civilians. Israel responds with the largest-ever offensive against Gaza. The war threatens to escalate. ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan travels to the Middle East. And he announces that he will prosecute war crimes of any kind, on both sides. The documentary WAR AND JUSTICE tells the 25-year history of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its mission to end the most serious crimes against humanity. But once war is launched, can the ensuing crimes be prevented at all? Or is former Nuremberg prosecutor Ben Ferencz right when he says that the greatest war crime of all is war itself?

Alejandro Turdó

Hoy Sale Cine

War and Justice’s detailed work make it absolutely clear how war in the 21st Century is an obsolete mechanism while focusing on the importance of a global legal order to provide justice and the need to put an end to the atrocities of all kinds of wars.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 6, 2024

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Alton Williams

Battle Royale With Cheese

Overall, ‘War and Justice’ is bound to split audiences as all people across the world know how strong and sometimes dangerous political ideologies can be.

Jun 24, 2024

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

War and Justice lacks the histrionics one may be expecting. Instead, Gentile and Vetter clearly trust the inherent power of their material to leave a lasting impact. That trust is most warranted.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Jun 15, 2024

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Ronak Kotecha

ReviewRon

“Justice is the only hope for peace” - is sure to ring on in one’s ears. One only hopes now that it does the same for the errant powers-that-are.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 13, 2024

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Kenneth R. Morefield

1More Film Blog

As more and more recent conflicts are folded into the narrative, any differences between them get glossed over in favor of a "war is bad" message. Easy enough to agree, but is that the sum total of the argument?

Rated: 2/4

Jun 5, 2024

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

A politically charged exploration of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its importance in keeping order in an increasingly disordered world. A definite must-watch.

May 27, 2024

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Regina W

Thought provoking, confronting an a must-see to truly understand the ravages of war - and the institution which was created to end impunity for the world's worst atrocities, the ICC. Bravo, an excellent documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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AA B

This is a well made, engaging insight into the international criminal court - super important - watch it!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Michele Gentile

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Mario Adorf

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Benjamin Ferencz

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On February 24, 2022, Russia invades Ukraine. Shortly thereafter, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for the abduction of children from Ukraine and for associated war crimes. Fast-forward to October 7, 2023. Hamas launches a cruel massacre of Israeli civilians. Israel responds with the largest-ever offensive against Gaza. The war threatens to escalate. ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan travels to the Middle East. And he announces that he will prosecute war crimes of any kind, on both sides. The documentary WAR AND JUSTICE tells the 25-year history of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its mission to end the most serious crimes against humanity. But once war is launched, can the ensuing crimes be prevented at all? Or is former Nuremberg prosecutor Ben Ferencz right when he says that the greatest war crime of all is war itself?

Director: Marcus Vetter, Michele Gentile
Producer: Marcus Vetter, Anita Elsani, Derek Britt, Ulf Meyer
Production Co: Filmperspektive GmbH
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 33m