“Powerful almost beyond words… a portrait of a man whose relationship with time and the world is altered by his dogged commitment to an epic mission.”
– The Seattle Times
“Utterly powerful… a fascinating portrait of a man openly pessimistic about the world, and a unique distillation of a creative process that yielded one of the most powerful cinematic documents of our time.”
– Variety
“This film is incredibly moving… the insight into how Lanzmann evolved from a journalist to a world-class historian elevates Lanzmann to the height of a hero and Mr. Benzine, as his messenger, also attains an historical significance. Both films are testament to a devotion worthy of enshrinement.”
– Indiewire
“Will come as a stunning revelation to both people who have seen Shoah and people who have not.”
– The Toronto Star
“It’s astounding that within the making of this film’s fleeting 40 minutes, we come to an emotionally rich appreciation of the project that marked [Lanzmann] for life.”
– Time Out New York
“Pays fitting tribute to a master of European cinema.”
– Prospect magazine
“Fascinating and upsetting… I don’t often wish for a film to be longer.”
– The Globe and Mail
“Taut and focused… think of it as an essential supplement to one of the most important documentaries ever made.”
– NOW magazine (☆☆☆☆ review)