Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution

Auschwitz was one of the most infamous Nazi death camps. Through a combination of survivors’ interviews and historical re-enactments, this six-part series tells the story of how the Nazis attempted to exterminate the Jewish people during the Second World War.

The Nazis referred to this act of genocide as the Final Solution. The aftermath of what would come to be known as the Holocaust is explored in this BBC documentary, which seeks to provide historical perspective by focusing on the events that took place at Auschwitz. Survivors’ testimonies are used to shape the historical re-enactments of what occurred there during the war.

The documentary features interviews with those who were present, including both former inmates and guards, as well as contemporary colour and monochrome archive footage. Buildings that have long since been demolished are recreated using computer-generated imagery, which is paired with present-day footage of sites in and around the former Auschwitz camps.