Go2Films has acquired the sales rights to the Jason Alexander-nominated documentary To Kill a Nazi, which chronicles the 1976 Entebbe hostage crisis that took place half a century ago.
Penn State professor Boaz Dvir directs the film, which will make its world premiere at the Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles on Monday, June 22, at the TCL Chinese Theatre, and its international premiere will be at the Croatian International Film Festival in Šibenik on Sunday, July 26.
The documentary follows the true story of Michel Cojot, a French family man who was haunted by his father’s murder at Auschwitz. After discovering Gestapo Commander Klaus Barbie’s signature on the arrest papers, Cojot tracks the “Butcher of Lyon” to Bolivia. Posing as a journalist, he corners Barbie in a La Paz alleyway with a loaded pistol but hesitates to pull the trigger, a decision that haunts him until a year later. During the hijacked Air France flight that led to the 1976 Entebbe Raid (Operation Thunderbolt), Cojot and his 12‑year‑old son find themselves aboard, thrusting him into a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance at redemption.
Producers state that the film will “debunk long‑standing myths surrounding the event, including the actions of Revolutionary Cells commander Wilfried Böse,” noting that eyewitnesses describe the German terrorist actively turning his weapon away and directing captives to safety rather than executing them during the commando raid.
Produced by Matthew Einstein and Gayle Zachmann, the 101‑minute USA/France co‑production also features exclusive interviews with Olivier Cojot‑Goldberg, Entebbe hostage spokesperson Ilan Hartuv, and mission commander Rami Sherman.
“To Kill a Nazi is a gripping and deeply human story that explores memory, justice, and the lasting impact of history across generations. Working with Boaz Dvir has been truly inspiring; his ability to transform complex historical events into an emotional and cinematic journey makes this film both timely and unforgettable.” said Hedva Goldschmidt, founder & CEO of Go2Films.
“The Raid on Entebbe has become a blueprint for the expansion of special operations forces worldwide,” director Dvir noted. “As Operation Thunderbolt’s 50th anniversary approaches, To Kill a Nazi reexamines this mission as a story borne of fragile decisions under extreme pressure.”
