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A brilliant biopic of the influential German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist. Arendt₂s reporting on the 1961 trial of ex-Nazi Adolf Eichmann in The New Yorker, controversial both for her portrayal of Eichmann and the Jewish councils, introduced her now-famous concept of the 'Banality...

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Other Authors: Trotta, Margarethe von (Screenwriter), Katz, Pamela (Screenwriter), McTeer, Janet (Actor), Sukowa, Barbara, 1950- (Actor), Milberg, Axel (Actor)
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
German
Language Notes:English or German dialogue; English subtitles.
Subjects:
Arendt, Hannah, > 1906-1975 > Drama.
Women journalists > Biography > Drama.
Eichmann, Adolf, > 1906-1962 > Trials, litigation, etc. > Drama.
War crime trials > Germany > Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Foreign films.
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Summary:A brilliant biopic of the influential German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist. Arendt₂s reporting on the 1961 trial of ex-Nazi Adolf Eichmann in The New Yorker, controversial both for her portrayal of Eichmann and the Jewish councils, introduced her now-famous concept of the 'Banality of Evil.' Using footage from the actual Eichmann trial and weaving a narrative that spans three countries, von Trotta beautifully turns the often invisible passion for thought into dramatic cinema.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:Blu-ray, region A, widescreen presentation; Dolby digital 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience:Rating: Not rated.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Caroline Champetier ; editor, Bettina Böhler ; music, André Mergenthaler.