The Last of the Unjust
"The Last of the Unjust" is a documentary film directed by Claude Lanzmann, known for his earlier work, Shoah. The film focuses on the life of Benjamin Murmelstein, the last president of the Jewish Council in the Theresienstadt ghetto during World War II. Through interviews and archival footage, it explores the complexities of survival and moral dilemmas faced by Jewish leaders under Nazi oppression.
The documentary delves into the controversial role of the Jewish Council, highlighting the difficult choices made in an attempt to protect the community. It raises questions about complicity, resistance, and the nature of evil in the context of the Holocaust.