Hannah Arendt, a German Jewish Philosopher
and political theorist, remains one of the most
controversial figures in modern intellectual history.
Arendt's reporting on the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann
for the New Yorker introduced her now-famous
concept of the "Banality of Evil." Using footage
from the actual Eichmann trial and weaving a
narrative that spans three countries, this fascinating
film starring Barbara Sukowa depicts how Arendt
went from being a respected Columbia University
professor to one of the most reviled critical thinkers
in America.