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 and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Commandant's Shadow page.

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