The Commandant's Shadow

1h 43m|PG-13|Documentary|HBO Max|2024
Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he faces his father´s terrible legacy for the first time. His father was the camp commandant of Auschwitz and masterminded the murder of over a million Jews. While Hans Jürgen Höss enjoyed a happy childhood playing with many toys in the family villa at Auschwitz, Jewish cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was playing for her life to survive the notorious concentration camp.

Director:

Daniela Völker

Cast:

Hans-Jürgen Höss, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Brigitte Hoess, Ingebirgitt Höss, Kai Höss, Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, Klemens Koehring
The Commandant's Shadow
GENREDocumentary
DETAILSNetwork: HBO Max Runtime: 1h 43m Rating: PG-13