... it is all hocus pocus! Honestly, the film is a farce in the positive sense of the word and should be treated as such. The very unusual set designs constantly underline this fact. Liselotte Pulver and Heinz Rühmann are brilliant in their roles and only a few supporting actors can really hold up to them. There are some plot holes as other reviewers already pointed out, but this is a comedy, not a real courtroom drama. The overall look is fascinating, with white as the dominant color, even the courtroom is bathed in bright light, to remind us: this is not about crime and punishment but foremost about art, reception and the art market.
