To Kill a Nazi
Synopsis
The incredible story of Michel Cojot, a French Jew who sets out to uncover the truth about his father’s disappearance during World War II, and discovers that his father was murdered in Auschwitz following an order signed by Klaus Barbie, “the Butcher of Lyon”. His journey tracking the Nazi war criminal to Bolivia transforms him from a private individual in pursuit of justice into a key figure in one of the most audacious and iconic rescue missions in history—the Entebbe Raid.
Director Boaz Dvir skillfully unfolds an extraordinary historical mystery, which gradually turns into an investigative thriller of profound human and moral power, revealing how one man’s journey influenced one of the most daring and momentous events in history.
Credits
Director(s)
Boaz Dvir
Producer(s)
Boaz Dvir, Matthew Einstein, Gayle Zachmann
Script
Boaz Dvir
Cinematography
Richie Sherman
Editor
Adam Wood
Cast
Michel Cojot-Goldberg, Olivier Cojot-Goldberg, Saul David, Serge Klarsfeld, Beate Klarsfeld
Original Language
English, French, Hebrew
Subtitles
English, French, Hebrew
Sound Designer
Frank Lopez
Narrator
Jason Alexander
Festival Highlights
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WINNER
Honorable MentionDances with Films2026
Dances with Films, USA, Official Selection, 2026
Croatian International Film Festival, Croatia, Official Selection, 2026
Nashville Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2026
Reviews
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"A thoughtful and engaging documentary that combines Holocaust history, the pursuit of justice, and modern Jewish history into a compelling narrative."
- The J (International Jewish News)
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"A story so astonishing that, were it presented as fiction, audiences might accuse the screenwriter of going over the top."
- Filmuforia
