The Specialist: Portrait of a Modern Criminal
The Specialist: Portrait of a Modern Criminal
This documentary covers the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann in
Jerusalem. At the time of the Second World War, Eichmann was a lieutenant
colonel in the Third Reich-the person in charge of the transportation of
Jews to concentration camps. In his defense, Eichmann claimed he was
reluctantly following the orders of his superiors. However, the man who was
called "the Specialist" took part in the Wannsee conference in 1942, during
which the "final solution" (sending Jews to death camps to be exterminated)
was developed. Eichmann defended himself by saying he was only present to
take notes. Nevertheless, he confirmed that he was present at death camps to
witness the extermination methods. Despite all this, he continued to deny
his responsibility in the genocide.
Cast:
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Adolf Eichmann |
Director:
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Eyal Sivan |
Studio: |
Kino International |
Producer(s): |
Eyal Sivan, Armelle Laboire |
Writer(s): |
Rony Brauman, Eyal Sivan |