God on Trial
God on Trial

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Wondering about the meaning and modalities of their triage, presumably to live or burn, Jewish Auschwitz barrack mates start to debate on how or why God can allow (his) people to suffer such fatal misery, which even further divides a devout father and his liberal son. They eventually form a Thora court, which hears theological argumentation as well as practical considerations.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in God on Trial:

Josef Altin
Ashley Artus
Dominic Cooper
Lorcan Cranitch
David de Keyser
Stephen Dillane

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Wondering about the meaning and modalities of their triage, presumably to live or burn, Jewish Auschwitz barrack mates start to debate on how or why God can allow (his) people to suffer such fatal misery, which even further divides a devout father and his liberal son. They eventually form a Thora court, which hears theological argumentation as well as practical considerations.

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User Review - 10/10 by Private UQuite interesting....but sad. Extremely good views on the fors and againsts of the all powerful one or not as the case may be.
User Review - 10/10 by Mark DBecause it's more of a debate than a solid story, I would say it's worth watching only once. But do watch it, because it's thought provoking and challenging. Kind of tricky in what it's final decision is too.
User Review - 10/10 by John FA very thought provoking and engaging movie.
User Review - 10/10 by LeRoy JAlthough didactic, God on Trial is completely engrossing and soul-wrenching. Every argument is presented with force and reason. Exceptionally acted, it felt entirely natural. It has haunted me ever since...and well it should...
User Review - 10/10 by David PWho wouldn't put God on trial during the Holocaust? This incredible film raises questions that all of humanity should be asking.
User Review - 10/10 by Tender RI think everyone has asked themselves at one point or another, a number of the questions raised in this movie. Bravo! Finally something that peoples questioning minds can relate to regardless of right / wrong or particular backgrounds. I commend the attempt to lubricate the what and why we believe; with logic. I want more of this type of movie.
User Review - 10/10 by Amanda SSuperbly written and performed. Great ensemble. Legitimate arguments on both sides. Leaves you contemplating.
User Review - 10/10 by Zarinah H"God on Trial" is an insightful production in the Masterpiece Contemporary series that focuses on a group of Auschwitz inmates who convene a rabbinical court that basically puts God on trial on the charge that God broke his covenant with the Chosen Ones, the sons of Abraham. There are some amazing performances here from some familiar names - Stellan Skarsgard plays a former law professor who presides over the court, Rupert Graves is Mordechai, a modern Jew who is shunned by his father [Jack Shepherd] for turning his back on the traditional Jewish ways, Dominic Cooper plays an angry young Jew who rails against God for forsaking His people, and many more memorable performances. The arguments swing back and forth as the various individuals make their case - be it in favor of a benevolent God who imposes suffering for a greater good or against an indifferent, wrathful God. This production is first-class - the dialogue is driven by intellectual insights that compel the viewer to think about a lot of things that may cross one's mind but that one never really gives voice to - how does one reconcile a benevolent God with acts of such brutality as perpetrated during the Holocaust and since then [Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur etc], questions to do with Man's faith, the nature of God etc. I could not stop thinking about all these things long after the show ended. The introduction to the actual court setting [in an inmates' barracks] is well done - a busload of tourists get off at Auschwitz during a tour, and as they are led from site to site, an older visitor mentions an anecdote about the time some inmates put God on trial. This then provides the setting for the flashback to the past. The ending is truly heartrending - the tourists stop to view the gas chamber and it is a somber moment - but as each tourist keeps a moment of silence, they are 'joined' by the actual inmates who were chosen for death by gassing. Their prayers to God in their final moments effectively conveys the power of faith, but it also emphasises the horror that was the Holocaust without relying on the gruesome depictions of Nazi brutality portrayed in other movies of the genre. A compelling production that is not to be missed.
User Review - 10/10 by AnnaMarie BPretty good movie about prisoners who question God's decision's throughout the entire bible and wonder why God lets innocent people die.
User Review - 10/10 by Rachel SA gut wrenching honest trial of God. Just simply amazing.

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