Last Year in Dachau (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 2020, Last Year in Dachau is a documentary film directed by Mark Rappaport, running about 30 minutes. “A film about a film about a film” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Near Munich, in Bavaria, Germany, is the Schleißheim Palace, where French filmmaker Alain Resnais shot his film Last Year at Marienbad in 1960. Nearby is the Dachau concentration camp, where thousands of people were killed between 1933 and 1945. An essay about the present and the past, beauty and horror, life and death.

Who’s in it. Last Year in Dachau stars Volker Schlöndorff as Self - Narrator (voice), Christine Le Goff as Self - Narrator (voice) and Tito de Pinho as Self - Narrator (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Last Year in Dachau has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Year in Dachau page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Last Year in Dachau (2020)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Last Year in Dachau change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Last Year in Dachau worth watching?
Last Year in Dachau holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Last Year in Dachau?
Last Year in Dachau stars Volker Schlöndorff, Christine Le Goff and Tito de Pinho.
When was Last Year in Dachau released?
Last Year in Dachau was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.