Conspiracy (HBO)

About Conspiracy (HBO)

"Conspiracy" is a gripping HBO television film released in 2001. The movie provides an unnerving depiction of the events that transpired in the Wannsee Conference, a meeting held during World War II in Germany, about the implementation of the "Final Solution" to the Jewish Question.

Making / Production

Conspiracy is directed by Frank Pierson, with Loring Mandel as scriptwriter. The direction and scripting depict the harsh realities of the Nazi regime with stark precision. The movie is produced by BBC and HBO films.

Actors

• Kenneth Branagh as Reinhard Heydrich - The cold and ruthless chief orchestrator of the "Final Solution". His outstanding performance received widespread applause.
• Stanley Tucci as Adolf Eichmann - A nexus to the Holocaust, Tucci played the role with chilling precision.
• Colin Firth as Dr. Wilhelm Stuckart - The legal mind behind many of the Nazi laws. Firth brilliantly portrays the conflict between legal principles and Nazi command.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is often noted for its accurate portrayal of the Wannsee Conference event.
• The movie was predominantly shot in a single room to signify a claustrophobic atmosphere.

Awards

Kenneth Branagh won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his role. Stanley Tucci also received a nomination in the same category. The movie itself won the Emmy for Outstanding Made for Television Movie.

Quotes

• "This is not a question of what we can do, but what we ought to do." - Reinhard Heydrich
• "This is a meeting, not a meeting of equals, in the sense of a cabinet meeting, but a meeting...A meeting of duties and responsibilities." - Adolf Eichmann

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting score of the film is composed by Stephen Warbeck.
• A distinct feature of the score is the minimal use of music, allowing the dialogue and ambient sounds to create tension.