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Auschwitz: The Nazis and 'The Final Solution'

2005 British documentary series

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Research date: 2026-11-08

Synopsis

Auschwitz: The Nazis and 'The Final Solution' is a six-episode BBC documentary film series presenting the story of the Auschwitz concentration camp from its early operations in 1940 to the prosecution of German Nazis involved in the operation of the camp. It combines interviews with former inmates and guards with authentic reenactments of relevant events. It was first televised on BBC Two on 11 January 2005. In the United States, this series first aired on PBS television stations as Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State in early 2005 and was released, under that title, in a two-DVD box set (Region 1) by BBC Warner on 29 March 2005.

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Key facts

Official title
Auschwitz: The Nazis and 'The Final Solution'
Alternative titles
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Original release
2005-01-11 – 2005-01-01
Country of production
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
documentary film, docudrama
Seasons
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Episodes
6
Directors
Laurence Rees
Producers
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Production company
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Official trailer
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Streaming

Listed service
BBC
Original or licensed
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Past availability
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