WATCH: Nazi Germany’s Most Famous Anti-Semitic Film Is Actually a Great Movie (The Jew Süss)
Jew Süss (1940) is a gripping depiction of Jewish-gentile relations. Set in 18th century Germany, the film centers on the Duke of Württemberg and a local ghetto-Jew, Süss, who slowly works is way into the duke’s court, becoming his top advisor and benefactor. As he becomes ever more powerful, Süss engages in all sorts of abuses. His crimes eventually catch up with him, and he is forced to face the wrath of the townspeople.
Regarless of your opinion of its political message, Jew Süss is an engrossing and insightful story.
WATCH: Nazi Germany’s Most Famous Anti-Semitic Film Is Actually a Great Movie (The Jew Süss)
Source: RI