The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
Synopsis
The 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann held in an Israeli courtroom and broadcast around the globe, was a benchmark event in the historiography of the Holocaust, especially in Israel where the trial proved a watershed experience for survivors and citizens of the new Jewish state. Employing new video and broadcast technologies, the trial was also a milestone in media and journalism coverage. This absorbing, comprehensive new documentary features detailed accounts of Eichmann's capture, the drama in the courtroom and behind the scenes, and reactions to the trial from around the world.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michaël Prazan
- Screenplay & Story
- Michaël Prazan, Annette Wieviorka
- Original Score
- Samuel Hirsch
- Original Title
- The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michaël Prazan
Michaël Prazan, Annette Wieviorka
Samuel Hirsch
Nathalie Triniac
Michael Rotman, Marie-Hélène Ranc
Department Leadership Roster
Nathalie Triniac
Editor
Michael Rotman
Producer
Michaël Prazan
Director
Michaël Prazan
Writer
Marie-Hélène Ranc
Producer
Annette Wieviorka
Writer
Samuel Hirsch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is The Trial of Adolf Eichmann about?
The 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann held in an Israeli courtroom and broadcast around the globe, was a benchmark event in the historiography of the Holocaust, especially in Israel where the trial proved a watershed experience for survivors and citizens of the new Jewish state. Employing new video and broadcast technologies, the trial was also a milestone in media and journalism coverage. This absorbing, comprehensive new documentary features detailed accounts of Eichmann's capture, the drama in the courtroom and behind the scenes, and reactions to the trial from around the world.
Who directed The Trial of Adolf Eichmann?
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann was directed by Michaël Prazan.
Who stars in The Trial of Adolf Eichmann?
The principal cast of The Trial of Adolf Eichmann includes Not specified.
When was The Trial of Adolf Eichmann released and how long is it?
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trial of Adolf Eichmann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trial of Adolf Eichmann was composed by Samuel Hirsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trial of Adolf Eichmann?
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).