The movie is based on the infamous "Stanford
Prison Experiment conducted in 1971. A makeshift
prison is set up in a research lab, complete with
cells, bars and surveillance cameras. For two
weeks 20 male participants are hired to play
prisoners and guards. The 'prisoners' are locked
up and have to follow seemingly mild rules, and
the 'guards' are told simply to retain order
without using physical violence. Everybody is free
to quit at any time, thereby forfeiting payment.
In the beginning the mood between both groups is
insecure and rather emphatic. But soon quarrels
arise and the wardens employ ever more drastic
sanctions to confirm their authority.
| Format size: | Widescreen |
| Languages: | German |
| Country: | CAN |
| Runtime: | 114 min. |
| Number of discs: | 1 |
| Subtitles: | English |
