Germany / May 25, 1961
Eichmann and the Third Reich (1961)
Directed by Erwin Leiser
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Plot
Released during the trial of Adolf Eichmann, this documentary uses archival footage and contemporary interviews to examine the crimes of the Third Reich and the bureaucratic machinery behind the Holocaust. Directed by Erwin Leiser, the film situates Eichmann’s prosecution within a broader historical context, confronting German audiences with visual evidence of antisemitism, deportation, and mass murder, including commentary from figures such as Fritz Bauer.
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Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Eichmann und das Dritte Reich |
| Original language | DE |
| Production countries | Germany, Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Praesens-Film |
| Release date | 25 maggio 1961 |
| Production | Artur Brauner, Lazar Wechsler |
| Writer | Miriam Novitch |
| Editing | Hans-Heinrich Egger |
| Cinematography | Emil Berna |
| Assistant directors | Tadashi Ohno, Erwin Leiser |
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