Labyrinth of Lies is the story of bringing light to a dark history. The economic miracle of German is in full swing in 1958 Germany. Johann Radmann is the new Public Prosecutor. Journalists Thomas Gnieka causes a scene in the court spurring Radmann to investigate a former Auschwitz Guard. Lacking support from his superiors, Johann continues to examine the case leading to a labyrinth of denials on all levels in a society that would rather forget.
Directed by Guilio Ricciarelli , starring Alexander Fehling, Labyrinth of Lies is Germany’s Best Foreign Film for the 88th Academy Awards.