The Commandant’s Shadow (2024)
Director: Daniela Völker
The film explores the profound and harrowing impact of history on personal identity and legacy. It follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, the infamous Auschwitz commandant responsible for the deaths of over a million Jews. As Hans Jürgen confronts the dark legacy of his father’s actions, he grapples with the stark contrast between his privileged childhood and the suffering endured by others, such as Jewish cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, who fought for survival in the concentration camp. The film delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the haunting shadows of historical atrocities.
| Release Date | 5 July 2024 |
| Language | English |
| File Type | SRT (Zip File) |
| Duration | 1h 44m |
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