About this movie
While Hans Jurgen Höss enjoyed a happy childhood in the family villa at Auschwitz, Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was trying to survive the notorious concentration camp. At the heart of this film is the historic and inspiring moment – eight decades later – when the two come face-to-face. This is the first time the descendant of a major war criminal meets a survivor in such a private and intimate setting, Anita’s London living room. Together with their children, Kai Höss and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, the four protagonists explore their very different hereditary burdens.
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Quick facts
Year
2024
Runtime
1h 43m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.2/10
Votes
29
Genre
Documentary, History, War
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Documentary
🎭 History
🎭 War
🎬 Daniela Völker
👤 Hans-Jürgen Höss
👤 Kai Höss
👤 Anita Lasker-Wallfisch
based on true story
war buddies
documentary film
testimony
biographical documentary
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Questions about The Commandant's Shadow
How long is The Commandant's Shadow?
The Commandant's Shadow has a runtime of 1h 43m (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed The Commandant's Shadow?
The Commandant's Shadow was directed by Daniela Völker and released in 2024.
What genre is The Commandant's Shadow?
The Commandant's Shadow is a Documentary, History, War film (2024).
Who stars in The Commandant's Shadow?
The cast of The Commandant's Shadow includes Hans-Jürgen Höss, Kai Höss, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, Rudolf Höss.
What is the TMDB rating for The Commandant's Shadow?
The Commandant's Shadow has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 29 votes.
