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Verdict on Auschwitz: The Frankfurt Trial 1963-1965 (2007)

Verdict on Auschwitz: The Frankfurt Trial 1963-1965 (2007)
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Filmmakers Rolf Bickel and Dietrich Wager draw on over 430 hours of original audiotapes to present an unparalleled look at the investigation, trial procedures, and verdict of one of the most important court cases in German history. Over the course of twenty grueling months, the German court would hear the testimonies of 360 witnesses from nineteen countries (including 211 Auschwitz survivors), against twenty-two people who stood accused of orchestrating one of the largest acts of genocide in recorded human history. With survivors of Auschwitz confronting perpetrators they hadn't seen in two decades and nearly two years of testimonies, this historic trial is sure to appeal to law scholars and history scholars alike. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Rolf Bickel, Dietrich Wagner, (more)
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Synopsis of Verdict on Auschwitz: The Frankfurt Trial 1963-1965

Filmmakers Rolf Bickel and Dietrich Wager draw on over 430 hours of original audiotapes to present an unparalleled look at the investigation, trial procedures, and verdict of one of the most important court cases in German history. Over the course of twenty grueling months, the German court would hear the testimonies of 360 witnesses from nineteen countries (including 211 Auschwitz survivors), against twenty-two people who stood accused of orchestrating one of the largest acts of genocide in recorded human history. With survivors of Auschwitz confronting perpetrators they hadn't seen in two decades and nearly two years of testimonies, this historic trial is sure to appeal to law scholars and history scholars alike. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
180 mins

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Director(s):
Dietrich Wagner, Rolf Bickel
Writer(s):
Dietrich Wagner, Rolf Bickel
Producer(s):
Gerhard Hehrleine
Categories:
Documentary
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    Johnny B.

    This film is difficult to watch for several reasons. Obviously the subject matter is difficult. I had to stop and rewind at least 20 times because I couldn't stop my brain from wandering off in an attempt to imagine what these people were going through. All of the dialog (eyewitnesses, recordings, and narration) is in a foreign language, mostly German. Many times the narration spoke over the recordings making it very difficult to concentrate on what was going on. Turning down the sound helps a little. For someone who doesn't understand German, the subtitles are the only way to interpret what is going on. Unfortunately the subtitles were many times difficult to read for one reason or another -- bad font, blended into the background, erased too quickly, shown too long, jumpy, etc. The subtitles were so annoying that I almost gave up watching this film several times. Although difficult to watch, this film is still an important account of horrific events in world history.

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    Zach F.

    This is pretty much standard fare for a German doc. It's long at 3hrs and there is not much fluff. You will get tons of first hand accounts from in court testimony of Auschwitz survivors and German officials who can to inspect the camp. This is edited together with photos/videos of the very same rooms in which the atrocities took place. If you are looking for Michael Moore, high action doc this will not be it. But if you're interested in history at it's barest bones you will not find a better testament.

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    Gail F.

    This is a wonderfully composed German documentary about the 1960's trial of German officers of the SS. The trial was about 15 years after the Allies victory. Officers and guards on trial had been living in Germany and South America. Witnesses sometimes had to travel from other countries for the trial. Documents that had come to light during the prior 15 years were used for the trial. I loved the no nonsense format that allowed enough time to present enough information for the viewer. The lack of camera tricks such as zooming were refreshing and easier on my eyes and brain. Still, there was editing artistry to capture the interest of this veteran movie watcher. A very important film. Improved English subtitles would be immensely easier to watch. Still, this film revealed much German public reaction to the trial in the 1960's.

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