Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Ultimately "Denial' works, thanks to its strong cast - particularly Spall, who gives Irving a slightly mad gleefulness, and Weisz, whose smart, tough Deborah chafes against the quiet acquiescence expected of her.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
13 Oct 2016
rotten:
As courtroom dramas go, Denial is somewhat sedate.
– Liz Braun,
Toronto Sun,
13 Oct 2016
fresh:
Facts and opinions duke it out in this thought-provoking if slightly low-key drama based on true events.
– Rafer Guzman,
Newsday,
13 Oct 2016
fresh:
Hare's screenplay (based on Lipstadt's book) is smart and engaging, and veteran director Mick Jackson ("The Bodyguard") treats the material with the heft it deserves.
– Adam Graham,
Detroit News,
14 Oct 2016
fresh:
It's strangely refreshing to watch a courtroom drama where theatricality doesn't trump meticulous examination and cross-examination.