The Commandant's Shadow 2024
“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.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Director
- Daniela Völker
- Networks
- Snowstorm Productions, Creators, New Mandate Films
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
What is The Commandant's Shadow?
The Commandant's Shadow is a 2024 documentary, history, and war film directed by Daniela Volker. The film follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the son of Rudolf Höss, the camp commandant of Auschwitz, as he confronts his father's involvement in the murder of over a million Jews during the Holocaust.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- May 29, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Snowstorm Productions, Creators, New Mandate Films
- Genres
- Documentary, History, War
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 31 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Snowstorm Productions, Creators, New Mandate Films
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The Commandant's Shadow is a 2024 documentary, history, and war film directed by Daniela Volker. The film follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the son of Rudolf Höss, the camp commandant of Auschwitz, as he confronts his father's involvement in the murder of over a million Jews during the Holocaust. While Hans Jurgen Höss experienced a happy childhood in the family villa at Auschwitz, Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was struggling to survive the notorious concentration camp. The documentary centers on a historic moment eight decades later when the two come face-to-face in Anita's London living room, marking the first time the descendant of a major war criminal meets a survivor in such an intimate, private setting. Joined by their children, Kai Höss and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, the four protagonists explore their very different hereditary burdens. The film confronts the inherited distortions of memory, historical denial, and the enduring shadow of Auschwitz.
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of documentary and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Commandant's Shadow is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is The Commandant's Shadow worth watching?
The Commandant's Shadow holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 31 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Commandant's Shadow and when was it released?
The Commandant's Shadow is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2024. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Commandant's Shadow?
The Commandant's Shadow was directed by Daniela Völker.
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