Denial

Denial is a 2016 historical drama film directed by Mick Jackson and written by David Hare, based on the book "Denial: Holocaust History on Trial" by Deborah E. Lipstadt. The film follows Lipstadt (played by Rachel Weisz), an American professor of Holocaust studies, who is sued for libel by David Irving (played by Timothy Spall), a British writer known for his Holocaust denial theories. As the burden of proof lies with Lipstadt in the UK libel case, she and her legal team must prove that Irving knowingly lied about the HolHolocaust. The film depicts the legal battle and its impact on Lipstadt personally and professionally, as well as her relationships with her legal team and the Jewish community in the UK. Denial premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016 and received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its thoughtful approach to Holocaust history. It was also screened at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival, where it was well-received by audiences. Overall Denial is a powerful drama that explores the importance of intellectual honesty , the danger of Holocaust denial , and the power of the truth.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Denial include The Courier, Green Book, 1917, Hacksaw Ridge, Hidden Figures, 12 Years a Slave.

Denial was released in theaters on October 21, 2016.