Shoah Soundtrack (

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Rating: 8.70/10 from 11000 votes
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Synopsis

Claude Lanzmann directed this 9 1/2 hour documentary of the Holocaust without using a single frame of archive footage. He interviews survivors, witnesses, and ex-Nazis (whom he had to film secretly since they only agreed to be interviewed by audio). His style of interviewing by asking for the most minute details is effective at adding up these details to give a horrifying portrait of the events of Nazi genocide. He also shows, or rather lets some of his subjects themselves show, that the anti-Semitism that caused 6 million Jews to die in the Holocaust is still alive and well in many people who still live in Germany, Poland, and elsewhere.

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User reviews

Susan Mitchell
1/10

The soundtrack of Shoah lacks emotional depth and fails to capture the gravity of the Holocaust. The music does not effectively convey the pain, suffering, and horror experienced by the victims, survivors, and witnesses interviewed in the documentary.

Karen King
5/10

The haunting melodies and occasional silence in the soundtrack of Shoah serve as a powerful reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

Matthew Jones
10/10

The soundtrack of Shoah is hauntingly beautiful and perfectly complements the emotional depth of the documentary. Each musical piece is carefully selected to enhance the storytelling and capture the solemnity of the subject matter.

Matthew Thompson
5/10

The absence of a traditional score in Shoah is a bold choice that pays off, as it lets the voices of the survivors and witnesses take center stage without any distraction.

Donald Johnson
7/10

The soundtrack of Shoah is hauntingly poignant, perfectly capturing the somber and devastating tone of the documentary. The music enhances the emotional impact of the testimonies and interviews, immersing the viewer in the gravity of the Holocaust.

Mark Martinez
6/10

The use of minimalist and atmospheric music in the background enhances the interviews and testimonies, allowing the viewer to fully immerse themselves in the stories being told.

Robert Jackson
5/10

The soundtrack of Shoah complements the harrowing nature of the documentary perfectly, setting a somber and reflective tone throughout the 9 1/2 hours.

Ashley White
9/10

The use of music in Shoah is masterfully done, creating a powerful atmosphere that immerses the viewer in the tragic events of the Holocaust. The soundtrack succeeds in conveying the pain, suffering, and resilience of the survivors and victims, adding another layer of poignancy to an already heart-wrenching narrative.

Donna Williams
8/10

The use of minimalistic and subtle musical cues in Shoah is a masterstroke, allowing the viewer to focus on the raw and unfiltered accounts of the survivors and witnesses. The restrained approach to the soundtrack creates a powerful contrast with the harrowing stories being shared, making the overall viewing experience even more profound and thought-provoking.

Joseph Thomas
2/10

The repetitive and monotonous nature of the music in Shoah becomes distracting and hinders the viewer's ability to fully engage with the testimonies and narratives presented on screen. The lack of variation in the soundtrack makes it difficult to stay focused during the extensive 9 1/2 hours of runtime.

Margaret Parker
2/10

The use of music in Shoah feels disconnected from the powerful and harrowing stories being shared by the interviewees. The soundtrack does not enhance the emotional impact of the documentary and instead serves as a mere background noise, failing to evoke the necessary emotional response from the audience.