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The Kiev Trial is a documentary film directed by Sergei Loznitsa, focusing on the 1946 trial in Kyiv against German Nazis for their atrocities in Ukraine. The film utilizes unseen archive footage to present the proceedings of the trial, providing a historical context to the events that unfolded during and after World War II.
Produced by Atoms & Void and the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center, the film took several years to develop. It premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, where it was shown out of competition, emphasizing its significance in addressing the themes of justice and accountability in the aftermath of war crimes.
Why Watch
- •Watch unseen archive footage from the 1946 Kyiv trial.
- •See how justice was pursued for WWII atrocities.
- •Find out about the complexities of war crime accountability.
Did You Know
•The film premiered at the 79th Venice Film Festival in 2022.
•The trial depicted in the film took place in Kyiv in 1946.
•Sergei Loznitsa spent several years developing this film project.
Perfect For
World War II historyLegal history enthusiastsDocumentary film fans