An unflinching documentary which centres on the role of Rudolf Höss in the Holocaust. Upsetting images and references occur throughout, as the lasting impact on Höss' family and survivors of Auschwitz is explored. 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.
Cast Hans Jurgen Hoss, Anita Lasker Wallfisch, Kai Höss, Maya Lasker-Wallfisch
Director(s) Daniela Volker