: The film portrays the intense backlash Arendt faced from the public, her peers, and the Jewish community. This was largely due to her portrayal of Eichmann and her critical assessment of the role played by Jewish leadership councils during the Holocaust. National Endowment for the Humanities (.gov) Key Themes The Power of Independent Thought
: While observing the proceedings, Arendt famously concludes that Eichmann was not a demonic "monster" but an ordinary, thoughtless bureaucrat who had abdicated his ability to think and reason. hannah arendt 2012 torrent exclusive