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June Zero

History, Drama

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating4.1

DirectorJake Paltrow

ProducerMiranda Bailey, Oren Moverman, David Silber

ScreenwriterJake Paltrow, Tom Shoval

DistributorCohen Media Group

Release Date DateJun 28, 2024, Limited

LanguageHebrew

Runtime1h 45m

Introduction

The 1961 preparations for the execution of Adolf Eichmann, a principal architect of the Holocaust, are revisited in a gripping and surprising new vision from American filmmaker Jake Paltrow. Based on true accounts, June Zero is told from the unique perspectives of three distinct figures: Eichmann's Jewish Moroccan prison guard, an Israeli police investigator who also happens to be a Holocaust survivor and a precocious and clever 13-year-old Libyan immigrant.

Critics Reviews

Amy Nicholson4.6

408

Jul 5, 2024
"June Zero," directed by Jake Paltrow, offers a captivating and fresh take on the 1961 preparations for Adolf Eichmann's execution. The film unfolds through the perspectives of Eichmann's Jewish Moroccan prison guard, an Israeli police investigator and Holocaust survivor, and a smart 13-year-old Libyan immigrant. Yaron Scharf's cinematography adds a touch of dark humor, notably introducing Eichmann feet first on the toilet to Beethoven’s “Pathétique.” This unique visual and narrative approach makes "June Zero" a gripping, multifaceted exploration of a complex historical moment.

Bob Strauss3.8

457

Jul 3, 2024
"June Zero," directed by Jake Paltrow, provides a riveting look at the 1961 preparations for Adolf Eichmann's execution through the eyes of three distinct characters: a Jewish Moroccan prison guard, a Holocaust survivor turned Israeli police investigator, and a bright 13-year-old Libyan immigrant. This unique perspective allows the film to delve deeply into ethical dilemmas without losing sight of the human experience. The narrative invites multiple interpretations, skillfully balancing the ordinary lives of its characters with the extraordinary events unfolding around them. Paltrow's nuanced storytelling and historical accuracy make "June Zero" a thought-provoking and compelling watch.
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