When does the event take place?

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 19:30 to 23:00.

Where does the film evening take place?

At the Documentation Center National Socialism in Freiburg; according to the event information, the film is shown at the Municipal Cinema.

How much is the admission fee?

The event ticket costs 8 Euros; with a 5-visit card 7 Euros, reduced 5 Euros.

Is the Documentation Center accessible?

Yes, the building is barrier-free, wheelchair-accessible with an elevator, and has a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

What is the best way to get there?

The Municipal Cinema is easily accessible by bike or tram; parking is also available nearby.

What can visitors expect?

An intense film evening with discussion that focuses on the history of the Auschwitz trials and memory culture.

A quiet evening with great impact: The Investigation deeply moves Freiburg

Name: Film and Discussion: The Investigation
Start: 2026-07-09T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-10T01:00:00+02:00
Location: Dokumentationszentrum Nationalsozialismus

An evening that resonates: Film and discussion on The Investigation in Freiburg

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, cinema meets historical memory culture at the Documentation Center National Socialism in Freiburg. The series HINSCHAUEN – Film Spaces by the Documentation Center National Socialism & KoKi continues and presents the film The Investigation, based on Peter Weiss, which examines the first Frankfurt Auschwitz trials. The official time is announced for 19:30 to 23:00. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34566552/Film%2Bund%2BGespraech%2BDie%2BErmittlung.html?nodeID=34566552&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))

A film evening with historical weight

The Investigation leads the audience into a concentrated, oppressive, and yet necessary engagement with the statements of eyewitnesses. The 2024 film takes up Peter Weiss's play and makes the mechanics of Nazi crimes and their legal processing visible. Thus, an event experience is created that does not rely on superficial effects, but rather on precision, attitude, and an intense follow-up discussion. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34566552/Film%2Bund%2BGespraech%2BDie%2BErmittlung.html?nodeID=34566552&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))

The place with a special atmosphere

The Documentation Center National Socialism is located at Rotteckring 14 and is part of the Municipal Museums Freiburg as an exhibition and memorial site. The building is accessible, wheelchair-friendly with an elevator, and has a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Regular opening hours are Tuesday from 10 am to 7 pm and Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm; entrance to the building is free. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34566552/Film%2Bund%2BGespraech%2BDie%2BErmittlung.html?nodeID=34566552&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))

Organization, travel, and practical notes

There are clear ways to get to the Municipal Cinema Freiburg as the film location: The cinema is located at Urachstraße 40 in the old Wiehrebahnhof, with bicycle parking nearby, public transport access via the Lorettostraße and Schwabentorbrücke stops, as well as parking spaces opposite the building. The cinema is known for its demanding film culture and has been repeatedly awarded by the German Cinematheque. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34566552/Film%2Bund%2BGespraech%2BDie%2BErmittlung.html?nodeID=34566552&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An evening for all who want to experience living memory culture

Film and discussion: The Investigation connects cinema, history, and social reflection in a powerful event format. Anyone looking for an evening with depth, clear attitude, and lively audience atmosphere will experience a special cultural event here in Freiburg that resonates long after. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34566552/Film%2Bund%2BGespraech%2BDie%2BErmittlung.html?nodeID=34566552&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))