The Eternal Jew

The Eternal Jew is a controversial and propagandist documentary film directed by Fritz Hippler, released in 1940. The film, originally titled 'Der ewige Jude', aims to portray Jewish people in a negative light, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and promoting anti-Semitic propaganda. Through a combination of staged scenes, archival footage, and biased narration, the movie depicts Jews as parasitic and dangerous, perpetuating discrimination and hatred. Despite facing criticism for its hateful content and historical inaccuracies, The Eternal Jew remains a dark reminder of the propaganda used during the Nazi era to dehumanize and vilify a specific group of people.

The Eternal Jew has rightfully been considered one of the most despicable pieces of propaganda ever made. The film portrays Jewish individuals through a deeply prejudiced lens, perpetuating harmful stereotypes that have no place in any society. Rotten Tomatoes has no formal rating for this film due to its hateful content. IMDb, however, gives it a low rating of 4.5/10, reflecting the general disapproval of viewers towards its propaganda nature. Metacritic also refrains from assigning a score due to the film's controversial and repugnant themes. Critics around the world have condemned The Eternal Jew for its dehumanizing portrayal of Jews, calling it a dangerous tool of hate and intolerance. Some have gone as far as labeling it as a shameful artifact of a dark era.