The 81st Blow (1974)
29 Aug 1974 • Documentary • 1h 32m
An historical document made up of footage and still shot by the Nazis. A compilation of testimony from witnesses who appeared at the Eichmann trial provides a telling narrative. The film's title refers to the story of a Jewish boy in one of the ghettos, who was struck with 80 blows. He survived and immigrated to Israel, where he found that no one believed his story - which for him was the 81st blow!
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Yiddish, Hebrew
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total
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Israel
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