The Specialist (1999) is a unique documentary crafted by French/Israeli filmmaker Eyal Sivan, utilizing video footage originally intended for American television, capturing the 1961 trial of notorious Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. Through advanced editing techniques and digital image manipulation, the film presents a distinctive visual style. Rather than focusing on Eichmann as the mastermind behind one of the 20th century's most horrific crimes, the documentary delves into the chilling idea that Eichmann was an ordinary, mild-mannered individual who orchestrated the mass deportation of Jews and other "undesirables" to extermination camps. Eichmann's defense, "That was unfortunate, but it wasn't my fault," underscores his denial of legal responsibility. The film includes extensive footage of Eichmann's testimony and significant segments featuring the testimonies of death camp survivors. The Specialist (1999) was showcased at the 1999 Berlin Film Festival as part of a special program titled "Documents Against Forgetting.
The Specialist (1999)
1999 · Documentary · 128 min. · Israel
Credits
Direction Eyal Sivan
Cast Adolf Eichmann
Soundtrack Nicolas Becker · Jean-Michel Levy · Krishna Levy · Yves Robert · Béatrice Thiriet
Screenplay Rony Brauman · Eyal Sivan
Cinematography Audrey Maurion
Technical sheet
Title The Specialist
Original title Un spécialiste, portrait d'un criminel moderne
Year 1999
Type Documentary
Length 128 min.
Country Israel
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