david arquette be terrific in this film and the set design be amazing . i have read many book on the holocaust and include the one on which this movie be base ( auschwitz and a doctor eyewitness account by dr. miklos nyiszli ) . this movie show a part of auschwitz or birkenau never see before on film ( the sondercommando jewish work detail in the gas chamber and crematorium ) and it be rivet . the scene be graphic and authentic . the only downside to the film be that some of the character be miscast ( steve buscemi and natasha lyonne ) and though talented actor to be sure . this take a bit away from the sear dramatic effect of the film and but it be still a must see movie for anyone interested in the history of the holocaust . if you like the film and i strongly recommend read the book as well .