Denial is an excellent film based on true-life events as recorded
in the book “History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier”
by Historian Deborah Lipstadt, portrayed by actress Rachel Weisz. The
story itself is a fascinating look at the British Judicial system as
seen through the eyes of a Jewish-American Professor who must prove in
court that the Holocaust really did happen after being slammed with a
lawsuit by British Historian David Irving. Timothy Spall, a veteran
English actor, plays the part of David Irving who represents himself in
this riveting trial about the Holocaust in World War II. Spall does an
incredible job of showing Irving’s point of view throughout the trial,
even when pitted againt Lawyer Richard Rampton as portrayed by the
excellent British actor Tom Wilkinson. My favorite role in this film was
played by Andrew Scott, the actor who played Moriarty in the TV series
“Sherlock.” It was interesting to see him in a different role as the
lawyer Anthony Julius who represented Princess Diana in her divorce from
Prince Charles. All in all, this is one of the best movies I have seen
so far this year. I highly recommend it!
[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try the DVDS of
Schindler’s List,
The Book Thief.]
[Also available in
traditional print format.]
[
Internet Movie Database entry for this film ] | [ official
Denial web site from the BBC ]
Recommended by
Kim J.
Bennett Martin Public Library
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