Shoah

Name: Shoah
Released: 1985-04-21T00:00:00-05:00

NR 1985 Documentary, History · 9h 26m

Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. Dividing Holocaust witnesses into three categories – survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators – Lanzmann presents testimonies from survivors of the Chelmno concentration camp, an Auschwitz escapee, and witnesses of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as well as a chilling report of gas chambers from an SS officer at Treblinka.

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About Shoah

Director Claude Lanzmann dedicated 11 years to creating this expansive Holocaust documentary, focusing on firsthand accounts and avoiding archival footage. He categorizes witnesses into survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators. The film features testimonies from Chelmno survivors, an Auschwitz escapee, witnesses to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and a chilling description of Treblinka's gas chambers from a former SS officer. Shoah offers a raw and unflinching look at the mechanics of genocide, relying solely on personal narratives to convey the unimaginable scale of the tragedy. It is a monumental work of cinematic history that remains profoundly relevant.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Claude Lanzmann, Shoah features a cast of real-life individuals sharing their harrowing experiences. Simon Srebnik, a survivor, recounts his time in Chelmno. Michael Podchlebnik, another survivor, offers his testimony. Motke Zaidl provides insights as a former member of the Jewish police. Jan Karski, a Polish resistance movement courier, shares his firsthand observations. Paula Biren recounts her experiences as a witness.

What people like about Shoah

Reviewers have lauded Shoah for its unprecedented approach to Holocaust documentation, praising Lanzmann's commitment to oral history and his refusal to sensationalize the subject matter. Many critics highlight the film's length as a strength, allowing for a deeply immersive and emotionally resonant experience. The absence of archival footage is often cited as a key element of the film's power, forcing viewers to confront the events through the raw and unfiltered memories of those who lived through them. It is considered a landmark achievement in documentary filmmaking, praised for its historical significance and artistic merit.

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Movie Score

82%

Released

April 21, 1985

Director

Claude Lanzmann

Cast

Claude Lanzmann, Simon Srebnik, Michael Podchlebnik, Motke Zaidl, Jan Karski, Paula Biren

Genre

Documentary, History

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