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The Commandant’s Shadow: Release Date, Plot, Cast And More

The Commandant's Shadow

Best known for Vendetta: Guerra nell’antimafia, Daniela Volker’s next project is The Commandant’s Shadow, which focuses on a historic moment 70 years after the Holocaust. The Commandant’s Shadow is an upcoming documentary that focuses on the real-life stories of people whose lives were changed forever, in ways they could have never imagined, however, they survived, but in ways very different from each other.

Undoubtedly, The Commandant’s Shadow will be an incredibly difficult watch, but an extremely important and gripping narrative nonetheless, and we’re here to tell you all about it. So, keep reading this article to learn everything you need to know about The Commandant’s Shadow, from the plot to the cast and much more.

What is the Premise of The Commandant’s Shadow?

The upcoming documentary, The Commandant’s Shadow, follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the son of Rudolf Höss, who was the commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp. In this documentary, Hans comes to face with his father’s legacy that led to the mass murder of countless Jews during the Holocaust.

Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch survived the holocaust despite being a part of Rudolf Höss’ concentration camp. The crux of this documentary is the conversation and meeting between Anita and Hans, decades after the atrocious events.

Anita, Hans, and their children all meet each other in an intimate setting for a conversation of a lifetime. You can catch a glimpse of the same in the official trailer of The Commandant’s Shadow.

The Cast of The Commandant’s Shadow

The movie is set to tell the tales of those who survived the Holocaust, from two different perspectives. Those who will make an appearance in The movie are Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Hans-Jürgen Höss, Kai Höss, and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch. This upcoming documentary movie will be a blend of conversations, reminiscence, interviews, and archival material.

The Cast of The Commandant's Shadow
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When and Where Can You Watch The Commandant’s Shadow?

The official release date of The movie is just around the corner, so all those who are looking forward to knowing more about several intriguing lives won’t have to wait too long. According to Warner Bros. Picture, The Commandant’s Shadow will be coming to theaters May 29 & 30.

It isn’t often that documentaries hit the big screen, so this truly will be one of a kind. The tickets for The Commandant’s Shadow are available right here.

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Conclusion

The more you learn about The Commandant’s Shadow, the more you understand just how incredible yet intense this documentary has set out to be. Do let us know in the comment section if you will be heading to the theaters to watch The movie this month!