Fathom Occasions will companion with Warner Bros. Footage in bringing filmmaker Daniela Völker’s documentary The Commandant’s Shadow to theaters throughout the U.S. on Wednesday, Could 29, 2024, with an encore presentation the next day. Screenings might be obtainable in 500+ theaters throughout the Fathom community of cinemas. Tickets go on sale from at the moment at Fathom Occasions and collaborating theater field places of work.
The Commandant’s Shadow follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he faces his father’s horrible legacy for the primary time. His father was the Camp Commandant of Auschwitz and masterminded the homicide of over one million Jews; the lifetime of Höss and his household was just lately fictionalized within the Academy Award-winning The Zone of Curiosity. Now, The Commandant’s Shadow tells the story of the actual individuals who lived on web site at Höss’s demise camp.
Whereas Hans Jurgen Höss loved a contented childhood within the household villa at Auschwitz, Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was making an attempt to outlive the infamous focus camp. On the coronary heart of this movie is the historic and galvanizing second – eight many years later – when the 2 come face-to-face. That is the primary time the descendant of a serious struggle legal meets a survivor in such a personal and intimate setting, Anita’s London lounge. Along with their youngsters, Kai Höss and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, the 4 protagonists discover their very totally different hereditary burdens.
The movie options unique excerpts of Rudolf Höss’ long-forgotten autobiography, written shortly earlier than his execution. His phrases are the last word proof of what actually occurred at Auschwitz, documented by the perpetrator himself, countering denial and ignorance of the Holocaust.
This feature-length documentary explores the relationships of a mom and her daughter, a father and his son, and the lengthy shadows solid by the crimes that influence generations. It raises questions on love, guilt, and forgiveness, however is in the end a a lot wanted story of hope, acceptance, and compassion.
“This documentary is an unimaginable take a look at the truth of Auschwitz by the eyes of those that skilled it in very other ways.” mentioned Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Occasions. “We’re more than happy to once more companion with Warner Bros. to convey this crucial movie to the large display.”
Jeff Goldstein, President of Home Distribution, Warner Bros. Footage, acknowledged, “We’re at all times on the lookout for alternatives to companion with our associates at Fathom, and ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ is particularly worthy of this type of event-ized theatrical launch. This actual and uncooked documentary tells not one however two really transferring tales that can hook up with the hearts and minds of audiences, and we’re proud to have the ability to share it with them by our Fathom program.”