Jud Süss - Film ohne Gewissen

This intricate historical drama tells the story of actor Ferdinand Marian, who is ordered by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels to star in the 1940 anti-Semitic film Jew Suss, despite his initial reservations. Despite his cooperation, Marian's actions have unexpected costs, including the deportation of his Jewish wife Anna to a concentration camp and her eventual death. As World War II intensifies, Marian rebels against the Nazis, leading to the destruction of his career, while struggling with personal demons and ultimately meeting a tragic end. The film dramatizes the creative process behind the infamous propaganda film Jud Süß, shedding light on the complex web of morality and compromise that defined the lives of those involved in its production.