Eichmann and the Third Reich
Eichmann und das Dritte Reich
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erwin Leiser
- Screenplay & Story
- Miriam Novitch
- Original Title
- Eichmann und das Dritte Reich
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erwin Leiser
Miriam Novitch
Hans-Heinrich Egger
Artur Brauner, Lazar Wechsler
Department Leadership Roster
Erwin Leiser
Director
Artur Brauner
Producer
Miriam Novitch
Writer
Lazar Wechsler
Producer
Hans-Heinrich Egger
Editor
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What is Eichmann and the Third Reich about?
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.
Who directed Eichmann and the Third Reich?
Eichmann and the Third Reich was directed by Erwin Leiser.
Who stars in Eichmann and the Third Reich?
The principal cast of Eichmann and the Third Reich includes Adolf Eichmann, Fritz Bauer.
When was Eichmann and the Third Reich released and how long is it?
Eichmann and the Third Reich was released in 1961 with a total runtime of Unknown.