“The Commandant’s Shadow” is a profoundly moving documentary that follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he confronts his father’s horrific legacy for the first time.
Rudolf Höss, the Camp Commandant of Auschwitz, orchestrated the murder of over a million Jews, a history fictionalized in the Academy Award-winning film “The Zone of Interest.” This documentary shifts the focus to the people who lived in the shadow of his crimes.
Hans Jürgen Höss recalls a seemingly idyllic childhood in the family villa at Auschwitz, a stark contrast to the harrowing experiences of Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, who struggled to survive the brutal conditions of the concentration camp.
The film’s emotional core lies in the historic meeting, eight decades later, between Hans Jürgen and Anita in her London living room. This marks the first time a descendant of a major war criminal meets a survivor in such a personal and intimate setting.
Joined by their children, Kai Höss and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, the quartet navigates the complexities of their inherited burdens. The film delves deep into the contrasting legacies they carry, offering a poignant exploration of guilt, survival, and reconciliation.
“The Commandant’s Shadow” also features chilling excerpts from Rudolf Höss’s long-forgotten autobiography, penned shortly before his execution. His words serve as a grim testament to the atrocities committed at Auschwitz, providing irrefutable evidence that counters Holocaust denial and ignorance.
This documentary is not just a recount of historical events but a powerful narrative of reckoning and the enduring impact of the Holocaust on subsequent generations. It is a must-watch for those seeking to understand the human dimensions behind one of history’s darkest periods.
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Cast: Hans-Jürgen Höss- Kai Höss Anita Lasker-Wallfisch Maya Lasker-Wallfisch
They were written, directed, and produced by Daniela Völker and Gloria Abramoff. Wendy Robbins, Neil Blair, Jonathan Blair, Matti Leshem, Joel Greenberg, Len Blavatnik, Danny Cohen, Sajan Raj Kurup, Jani Guest, and Jamie Jessop served as executive producers.
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