To Kill a Nazi
Synopsis
The incredible story of a Frenchman who sets out to uncover the truth about his father’s disappearance during War World II and ends up playing a crucial role in history’s most audacious hostage rescue: the Entebbe Raid.
Michel Cojot discovers his father died in Auschwitz. On the arrest paper, Michel spots Gestapo Commander Klaus Barbie’s signature. He learns Barbie escaped to Bolivia. Posing as a journalist, Michel flies to La Paz to interview Barbie. He then follows Barbie through the city. Down an alley, Michel aims his pistol. He hesitates. His decision haunts him. Soon, he gets a chance for redemption.
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
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
