Simon Schama: The Road to Auschwitz

In this deeply personal and unflinching exploration of the Holocaust, historian Simon Schama delves into the darkest chapters of European history to understand the enormity of the catastrophe experienced by its victims. The film documents his harrowing journey across the Continent, from Lithuania, where bullets were used as a means of extermination in the lands of his ancestors, to the Netherlands, where he uncovers how bureaucratic procedures facilitated the Nazi regime's persecution of Jews. Schama's candid and insightful narrative highlights the extent to which deep-rooted prejudice was weaponized by the Nazis to turn ordinary people against their Jewish neighbours, transforming a dark chapter in history into an essential lesson for future generations. Through poignant interviews with survivors, the film underscores how the insidious process of dehumanization and complicity continues to resonate today, reminding us that 'evil comes step by step'.