Eichmann and the Third Reich
movie

Released May 25, 1961
Genres:
Overview
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.
Origin Country
Germany
Original Language
German
Original Title
Eichmann und das Dritte Reich
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Germany
- Switzerland
Spoken Languages
Production Companies

Praesens-Film
Germany


