Le comptable d'Auschwitz

This is a worthwhile addition to the genre of Holocaust documentary. It deals not only with activities of Gronig (the epynomous 'Accountant') but also the difficulties of prosecuting war criminals in their 90s. The movie also discusses the changed legal basis for recent prosecutions in the post-Demjanjuk years.

That accountant was guilty, justice is blind. Age is no excuse for crimes. The only question is how do you punish them in a fair way. But I stand firmly on the side of those that seek justice. There are a lot of complexities in bringing a trial about. But at the end of the day you need to punish the guilty, no matter how long it takes. Its the morally right thing to do. I don't want to sound draconian but if you are guilty of crimes against humanity then you are guilty.

In not to repeat the mistakes of history, we should learn about them. Oskar Groning was told in the 60s he would not be prosecuted. He openly and frankly discussed what happened at Auschwitz. He should not be prosecuted because he is doing more to prevent the repetition of history than his trial and conviction would ever achieve. Until he spoke, the world had only heard the story of the camp from one side. Thanks to Oskar, the history has been told.

If Oskar is to be prosecuted, then the member of the zondercommando, if alive, who admitted to killing a fellow prisoner who was German should be tried for murder.

Very interesting and well put together I found the middle parts slightly all over the shop not necessarily done badly as I feel it would have perhaps been more powerful to focus in more detail on the main case than going to others and returning. Other than that though i wouldn't fault it and some may like that anyway.

Overall entertaining but after the end you have the feel like the documentary is overly biased