Shoah (1985): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Shoah
Director: Claude Lanzmann
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1985
Duration: 566 min
Cast: Claude Lanzmann, Simon Srebnik, Michael Podchlebnik, Motke Zaidl, Jan Karski

What Shoah Is About

Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. Dividing Holocaust witnesses into three categories – survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators – Lanzmann presents testimonies from survivors of the Chelmno concentration camp, an Auschwitz escapee, and witnesses of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as well as a chilling report of gas chambers from an SS officer at Treblinka.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoah about?

Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. Dividing Holocaust witnesses into three categories – survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators – Lanzmann presents testimonies from survivors of the Chelmno concentration camp, an Auschwitz escapee, and witnesses of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as well as a chilling report of gas chambers from an SS officer at Treblinka.

Where can I watch Shoah?

Shoah is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Shoah?

Shoah runs for 566 minutes (9h 26m).

When did Shoah come out?

Shoah was released in 1985.

Who directed Shoah?

Shoah was directed by Claude Lanzmann.

Who stars in Shoah?

Shoah stars Claude Lanzmann, Simon Srebnik, Michael Podchlebnik, Motke Zaidl.

What is Shoah's rating?

Shoah holds 8.7/10 on IMDb and 8.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 89 out of 100.