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.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- AAnita Lasker-Wallfisch
- KKai Höss
- MMaya Lasker-Wallfisch
- AAdolf Hitler
- RRudolf Höss
- HHans-Jürgen Höss
Crew
- Director
- Daniela Völker
- Writer
- Daniela Völker
- Producers
- Matti Leshem, Neil Blair, Daniela Völker, Wendy Robbins, Jonathan Blair
- Production
- Snowstorm Productions, Creators, New Mandate Films
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Commandant's Shadow rated?
The Commandant's Shadow has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 29 votes.
Who directed The Commandant's Shadow?
The Commandant's Shadow was directed by Daniela Völker.
When was The Commandant's Shadow released?
The Commandant's Shadow was released in 2024.