Movie #1224 "Denial" ---what a hidden gem of a movie. It's centered around a true London court case when Irving, a British historian who was a Holocaust denier sues an American author who called him a liar in her book in the 1990's. The film has everything I like about a film --- a fight with words, instead of fists, guns or cars.....a tight court room case that uses strategy and wit and intelligence; Great acting (Rachel Weisz one of my favorite actresses right now) ; beautiful photography; intelligent script (written by playwright David Hare); strong themes --- author learns that if she speaks up for herself and takes a stand, she doesn't necessarily win -- she learns about support from a group can succeed in many cases; knowledge about the british court system. Now, I know this isn't a film for everyone, though, because the pacing is a bit slow at times, but I can only gives stars for my reaction to this gem of a film, and I give it 5 stars out of 5 stars. I have talked to some people who have seen the film also, and it was equally entertaining to them, as well. But once again, if the topic doesn't sound good, you don't need to see this. But I think it's one of the best out there right now.
DENIAL 2016 PG-13
In the 1990s, well-known Holocaust denier David Irving sued historian Deborah Lipstadt -- issuing a complaint under British law requiring the American academic to prove that the greatest atrocity of World War II actually took place.
Cast: Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall,
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