The Black Book
Originally released in 2020. The Black Book is a documentary/history film. directed by Guillaume Ribot.
Starring Mathieu Amalric, Hippolyte Girardot, and Denis Podalydès
Synopsis
The Black Book, drafted during World War II, gathers numerous unique historical testimonies, in an effort to document Nazi abuses against Jews in the USSR . Initially supported by the regime and aimed at providing evidence during the executioners’ trials in the post-war era, the Black Book was eventually banned and most of its authors executed on Stalin’s order. Told through the voices of its most famous instigators, soviet intellectuals Vassilli Grossman, Ilya Ehrenburg and Solomon Mikhoels, the documentary, provides a detailed account of the tragic destiny of this cursed book and puts the Holocaust and Stalinism in a new light.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films du Poisson
- France Télévisions
- Toute L'Histoire
- CNC
- Procirep-Angoa
- Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah
- Ministère des Armées
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Book about?
The Black Book, drafted during World War II, gathers numerous unique historical testimonies, in an effort to document Nazi abuses against Jews in the USSR . Initially supported by the regime and ai...
Who directed The Black Book?
The Black Book was directed by Guillaume Ribot.
How long is The Black Book?
The Black Book has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Black Book released?
The Black Book was released on December 13, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Book?
The main cast of The Black Book includes Mathieu Amalric, Hippolyte Girardot, Denis Podalydès.