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Verdict on Auschwitz

A Film by Rolf Bickel and Dietrich Wagner

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Description

One of the most important trials of the 20th century began in 1963, when 360 witnesses from 19 countries, including 211 Auschwitz survivors, confronted former members of Hitler’s SS - many of whom had made comfortable lives for themselves in postwar West Germany - and accused them of taking part in the mass murder of millions. Using excerpts from the trial, the filmmakers bring to life the investigation, the courtroom drama and the verdict in this historic trial involving perpetrators of the “Final Solution.”


What the Critics are Saying

"Riveting... a landmark film, and a milestone in the history of Germany."
- Jay Carr, AM New York

"As both historical document and human document, this epic is infinitely valuable.
Grade: A."
- Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

"The recent conference, of Holocaust deniers, anti-Semites, and other fools has made the truth necessary once again. 'Verdict' provides not only substantial pieces of testimony from survivors but an extraordinary variety of documentary evidence."
- David Denby, The New Yorker

"Shocking... establishes that the Holocaust's perpetrators were also its first deniers."
- J. Hoberman, Village Voice

"Gripping, timely … as a compilation of evidence, this is damningly complete."
- Time Out New York

" Astonishing, relentless, monumental!" - Filmcritic.com

"A compelling re-examination of the darkest moment of the 20th century, and a splendid riposte to those idiots who went to Tehran last month to tell us that history never happened." - Thew Jewish Week

"A powerful condemnation of evil, and a chilling reminder of how seemingly civilized societies can lapse into madness." - Film Threat

"The first documentary about the trials, 'Verdict on Auschwitz' is a call to vigilance."
- Film Journal


Links

See details about this film's theatrical run.

Read The New Yorker review.


Features and Specifications

Bonus materials:
  • Directors bios

Format: DVD
Running Time: 180 minutes
Color: Color & b/w
Language: German with English subtitles


  

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