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Based on the acclaimed book Denial: Holocaust History on Trial, Denial
recounts Deborah E. Lipstadt's legal battle for historical truth against
David Irving (BAFTA nominee Timothy Spall), who accused her of libel
when she declared him a Holocaust denier. In the English legal system,
in cases of libel, the burden of proof is on the defendant, therefore it
was up to Lipstadt and her legal team, led by Richard Rampton, to prove
the essential truth that the Holocaust occurred. Denial is directed by
Emmy Award winner Mick Jackson ('Temple Grandin') and adapted for the
screen by BAFTA and Academy Award nominated writer David Hare. Producers
are Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff.
Richard Rampton is Lipstadt’s resilient lawyer, played by Academy Award
nominated actor Tom Wilkinson. As the head of Lipstadt’s legal team,
Rampton has the difficult task of proving Lipstadt’s statements in her
book to be true. Rampton has to take an unorthodox approach to maintain
legitimacy, and prove the Holocaust did occur, and that Irving was a
denier who deliberately manipulated facts to support his own views.
Deborah E. Lipstadt is a bold, strong-willed writer and professor who
is played by British-born, Academy Award-winning actress, Rachel Weisz.
“She’s quite brilliant and very instructive,” says Weisz, “She is very
colorful and I found her very outspoken and direct.” Based on true
events, Lipstadt brings a trial upon herself after making comments in
her book about a denier of the Holocaust named David Irving.
David Irving, a claimed 'denier' of the Holocaust, is played by one of
Britain’s most talented character actors, Timothy Spall. In the film,
Spall becomes the firm, opinionated David Irving who will go to any
length to show the Holocaust did not take place, following accusations
made in Lipstadt’s book. Irving defends his claims by bring a lawsuit
against Lipstadt in hopes of restoring his reputation.
Another key element to Deborah Lipstadt’s legal team is Solicitor
Anthony Julius, played by Olivier award-winning actor Andrew Scott. In
Britain, a Solicitor is one who creates the legal strategy and prepares
documents. Julius and his team put together an unexpected strategy, and
must convince Lipstadt that sacrifices must be made in order to win the
lawsuit.
The sole judge in the suit between Irving and Lipstadt is Justice
Charles Grey, played by U.K. acclaimed actor Alex Jennings. Known for
his versatility, Jennings becomes a quiet judge who ultimately will have
to make a tough decision between a rather evenly debated suit. After
weeks of debate, Jennings must put together a verdict that would change
the lives of many. Oscar® winner Rachel Weisz stars
in this powerful true story based on the acclaimed book, Denial:
Holocaust History on Trial. When Deborah Lipstadt (Weisz) speaks out
against Holocaust denier David Irving (Timothy Spall) over his
falsification of history, she discovers that the stakes are higher than
ever in the battle for historical truth. Now faced with a libel lawsuit
in British court, Lipstadt and her attorney (Tom Wilkinson) have the
heavy burden of proving that the Holocaust actually happened, in a
riveting legal fight with stunning consequences. Denial
About the Characters
Richard Rampton
Deborah E. Lipstadt
David Irving
Anthony Julius
Justice Charles Grey
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