Historical Drama Nuremberg Premieres TIFF with Crowe, Malek

The historical drama "Nuremberg," directed by James Vanderbilt and starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, received a four-minute standing ovation at its world premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, signaling strong Oscar potential. The film centers around the post-World War II trials of 22 major Nazi figures, focusing on the psychological battle between U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Malek) and Nazi leader Hermann Göring (Crowe). Based on Jack El-Hai’s nonfiction book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist," the movie emphasizes authenticity, featuring an exact scale reconstruction of the Nuremberg courtroom, real historical footage, and consultation with Holocaust expert Michael Berenbaum. Crowe described Göring as a complex character who believed he could still manipulate his way out of justice, while Vanderbilt highlighted the scarcity of films about the post-war period. The all-star cast, including Michael Shannon, Richard E. Grant, and John Slattery, alongside extensive research by Vanderbilt, contributed to the film’s compelling and factual narrative. Set for a November theatrical release, "Nuremberg" is poised to be a major awards contender, exploring the nature of evil through a gripping psychological lens.