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The Commandant's Shadow
★ 7.2 31 votes PG-13 1h 43m May 2024

The Commandant's Shadow

"His father murdered more than a million Jews at Auschwitz. She survived the camp against all odds. 80 years later, they come face to face."

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Overview

Decades after Hans Jurgen Höss grew up in the Auschwitz villa while Anita Lasker-Wallfisch fought to survive the camp below, their worlds collide in a powerful, long-awaited meeting. This documentary captures the unforgettable moment when the commandant’s son and a former prisoner finally sit down together.

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Director Daniela Völker
Writers Daniela Völker
Released 2024-05-29
Runtime 1h 43m
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Language German, English
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Cast & Crew

7 people

Daniela Völker

Director

Hans-Jürgen Höss

Self

Kai Höss

Self

 Anita Lasker-Wallfisch

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch

Self

Maya Lasker-Wallfisch

Self

Rudolf Höss

Self (archive footage)

 Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

Keywords

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