Movies About The Nuremberg Trials

From Evgeny Afineevsky, starring His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Said Ismagilov, Bishop Agapit, Archbishop Petro Malchuk
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Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom is a 2015 documentary film directed by Evgeny Afineevsky that chronicles the civil unrest in Ukraine during the 2013–2014 Euromaidan protests. The documentary follows the story of student-led protests against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych, who had backed out of a proposed agreement with the European Union in favor of closer relations with Russia. The documentary shows the mobilization of citizens and their determination to bring about a peaceful revolution. The film features interviews with protesters, activists, and government officials and showcases the events leading up to the ousting of President Yanukovych. It is a powerful and inspiring story of a people's struggle for freedom and democracy.

From Richard Trank, starring Nicole Kidman, Simon Wiesenthal, Asher BenNatan, Frederick Forsyth
Rated PG-13

I Have Never Forgotten You: The Life & Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal is a 2007 documentary directed by Richard Trank that chronicles the life of Simon Wiesenthal, the renowned Nazi hunter and Holocaust survivor. The film focuses on Wiesenthal's extraordinary story of survival, his tireless quest for justice, and his determined efforts to help bring Nazi war criminals to justice. It also examines how he dedicated his life to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and educating future generations. Along with interviews and archival footage, the documentary features footage from Wiesenthal's own archives, including never-before-seen photographs, letters, and documents. Through Wiesenthal's life story, the film highlights the power of individual resilience and courage, and pays tribute to a man whose life was a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

From Directors: Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman, starring Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, Stephen Dorff, John Getz
Rated R

Nanking is a 2007 documentary film directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman. Set at the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Nanking chronicles the 1937 massacre of over 200,000 Chinese citizens by the invading Japanese army in the city of Nanking. The film explores the stories of several individuals affected by the tragedy, including Minnie Vautrin, a Christian missionary who sheltered thousands of women and children in her university, John Rabe, a German businessman who set up a safety zone to protect civilians, and a group of Westerners known as the "Nanking Nine" who risked their lives to save Chinese refugees. With a mix of historical footage, interviews, and dramatic reenactments, Nanking tells a powerful story of courage and compassion in the face of overwhelming violence.

From Directors: Pippa Scott, Oreet Rees, starring Philippe Bergeron, Don Cheadle, James Cromwell, Frank McCourt
Rated PG-13

King Leopold's Ghost is a 2006 documentary film directed by Pippa Scott and Oreet Rees. The film tells the story of Leopold II, the King of the Belgians, who, in the late 19th century, claimed the African state of Congo as his personal possession. The film details the atrocities committed by Leopold and his rubber companies in Congo, as well as the subsequent international campaign to bring the atrocities to an end. Through archival footage, photographs, interviews, and reenactments, the film paints a vivid picture of the history of Congo and its people, and their struggle to survive in a brutal and oppressive environment. The film also examines the legacy of Leopold’s reign, and the attempts to bring the perpetrators of the atrocities to justice.

From Joe Berlinger, starring Shohreh Aghdashloo, Taner Akçam, Hagop Asadourian, Peter Balakian
Rated PG-13

From Edet Belzberg, starring Benjamin Ferencz, Raphael Lemkin, Matt Mitler, Luis Moreno Ocampo
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