The Black Book (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, The Black Book is a crime, history and documentary film directed by Guillaume Ribot, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Black Book, drafted during World War II, gathers numerous unique historical testimonies, in an effort to document Nazi abuses against Jews in the USSR . Initially supported by the regime and aimed at providing evidence during the executioners’ trials in the post-war era, the Black Book was eventually banned and most of its authors executed on Stalin’s order. Told through the voices of its most famous instigators, soviet intellectuals Vassilli Grossman, Ilya Ehrenburg and Solomon Mikhoels, the documentary, provides a detailed account of the tragic destiny of this cursed book and puts the Holocaust and Stalinism in a new light.
Who’s in it. The Black Book stars Mathieu Amalric as (voice), Hippolyte Girardot as (voice) and Denis Podalydès as (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Black Book sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Book tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Book (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Book change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Book worth watching?
- The Black Book holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Black Book?
- The Black Book stars Mathieu Amalric, Hippolyte Girardot and Denis Podalydès.
- When was The Black Book released?
- The Black Book was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.