What Happens at the End of I, Justice?

At the year 1946, the time of the Nuremberg Process. One of the main actors of the Second World War, who reportedly committed suicide, Adolf Hitler is, however, missing. The Czech doctor Herman (Karel Höger) is kidnapped from Prague and driven to the sanatorium of Professor Rolf Harting (Jirí Vrstála). The sanatorium is a disguised military stronghold, most probably occupied by a Nazi garrison, with prison cells and an execution chamber in the basement. At night, Herman is taken to a patient in whom he, to his horror, recognizes Hitler (Fritz Diez).

Zbyněk Brynych's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Karel Höger's journey. One of the main actors of the Second World War, who reportedly committed suicide, Adolf Hitler is, however, missing.

How Does Karel Höger's Story End?

• Karel Höger: Karel Höger's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Angelica Domröse: Angelica Domröse's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Jiří Vršťala: Jiří Vršťala's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of I, Justice Mean?

I, Justice's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Karel Höger may feel rushed. Zbyněk Brynych's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.