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“The Nuremberg Trials: A Film Documentary of the Trial of Principal German War Criminals”

“The Nuremberg Trials: A Film Documentary of the Trial of Principal German War Criminals”. Preparing for Critical Analysis. Producer: Roman Karmen . True believer in communism Methods considered influential and controversial

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“The Nuremberg Trials: A Film Documentary of the Trial of Principal German War Criminals”

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  1. “The Nuremberg Trials: A Film Documentary of the Trial of Principal German War Criminals” Preparing for Critical Analysis

  2. Producer: Roman Karmen • True believer in communism • Methods considered influential and controversial • As you view, look for communist propaganda. Consider what elements may be deemed controversial.

  3. Documentary • Released on May 24, 1947, roughly 7 months after the trials ended; the trials were held from November 20, 1945- October 1, 1946 • Describes, in detail, the crimes that the Nazis committed during WWII, especially in the Soviet Union • Includes anti-capitalist propaganda • Consider: • What drove the Nazis into Soviet States? • What interest did the Nazis have in Soviet goods? • What likeliness to capitalism is implied? How?

  4. Anti-capitalist Propaganda

  5. Writing a Review: Step 1 • Give a title that clearly indicates the direction of your analysis • Give details: • Title • Intended Audience

  6. Step 2 • Explain the purpose • What is the purpose of the film? • What is the main message the film maker wants to get across to the audience? • Does there seem to be a political or social agenda? Is the agenda the primary or secondary purpose?

  7. Step 3 • Provide your prior knowledge on the subject • What did you already know about the Nuremberg Trials? • What did you already know about Nazi war criminals and crimes? • What did you expect to see? • What questions did you have about Nuremberg Trials, Nazi crimes, or war criminals?

  8. Step 4 • Summarize the documentary • Who or what is the subject of the documentary? • What are the main events? • Where was the documentary filmed?

  9. Step 5 • Explore and Analyze cinematic technique • What are the sound effects? • When are they used? What impact do they have? Do you like them? • What types of images are used? • What angles are used? Are the images sharp? How are the images lit? Are there special effects? What impact do the images have? How is the impact created?

  10. Step 6 • Provide your personal comments and recommendations • What part did you like most? • What did you learn? • Was there anything that surprised you? • What are the drawbacks of the documentary? • To whom would you recommend this documentary?

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