Wednesday 12 March: The Commandant’s Shadow (12A)

USA/Israel/Poland/Germany/UK • Documentary/History • Year: 2024 • Running time: 103 mins
Languages: English • German

Synopsis:

Here is the documentary companion piece to our previous presentation The Zone Of Interest, in which the children of the Auschwitz camp commanders reflect on their experience of life after the Holocaust.

Note: Members of the audience are invited to remain after the film for a discussion of both films and the season so far – bar will be open briefly.

An overpowering work of excavation and confrontation—as well as a timely and urgent warning about the continuing threat of antisemitism.
Nick Shager: The Daily Beast

Director: Daniela Volker
Nova (2022 TV series, 1 ep.) • Vendetta: Truth, Lies and the Mafia (2021 TV Series, 4eps)

Writer: Daniela Volker

Featured Cast:

Adolf Hitler (archive footage)Rudolf Höss (Archive footage)
Bridgette HoessHans-Jürgen Höss

(for full cast list, additional technical information and reviews, please visit the Zone Of Interest pages in IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes)

Official Trailer: