The Commandant's Shadow (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, The Commandant's Shadow is a documentary, history and war film directed by Daniela Völker, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. While Hans Jurgen Höss enjoyed a happy childhood in the family villa at Auschwitz, Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was trying to survive the notorious concentration camp. At the heart of this film is the historic and inspiring moment – eight decades later – when the two come face-to-face. This is the first time the descendant of a major war criminal meets a survivor in such a private and intimate setting, Anita’s London living room. Together with their children, Kai Höss and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, the four protagonists explore their very different hereditary burdens.

Who’s in it. The Commandant's Shadow stars Hans-Jürgen Höss as Self, Kai Höss as Self, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch as Self and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Commandant's Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Commandant's Shadow page.

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