Question 1

Why was the crematorium in the film recreated rather than using the actual one?

Accepted Answer

The actual crematoria at Auschwitz were destroyed by the Nazis, so the production had to recreate the crematorium for the film.

Question 2

Which three Oscar nominees appear in the cast?

Accepted Answer

The cast includes Oscar nominees Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, and Robert Loggia.

Question 3

What lawsuit followed the film's release?

Accepted Answer

Jewish boxer Jacques 'Jacko' Razona sued the producers, claiming his story was stolen and that Arouch exaggerated his exploits; the case was settled out of court.

Question 4

How does the title juxtapose with a famous Nazi propaganda film?

Accepted Answer

The title 'Triumph of the Spirit' is intentionally juxtaposed against Hitler's 'Triumph of the Will' (1935).

Question 5

Why was director Robert M. Young initially hesitant to take on the project?

Accepted Answer

He felt the subject was too voluminous for one movie, but agreed when given a revised script focusing on one small element, like 'a cork, bubbling on the surface of the sea.'

Triumph of the Spirit

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