Description
EUROPE IN CINEMA Film seriesThe European Union National Institutes for Culture in Cyprus (EUNIC), in collaboration with the Friends of Cinema Society, and with the support of the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, have the pleasure of presenting EUROPE IN CINEMA.
On October 29th, 2026 the British Council and the British High Commission in Nicosia will be presenting the film ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 20:30
Venue: Pantheon Theatre, Diagoras Str. 29, Nicosia 1097Free admission
2024 – 103 minutes
Director: Daniela Völker
Language: English and German
Subtitles: English
Director: Daniela Völker
Language: English and German
Subtitles: English
Synopis
‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he faces his father’s terrible legacy for the first time. His father was the Camp Commandant of Auschwitz and masterminded the murder of over a million Jews; the life of Höss and his family was recently fictionalized in the Academy Award-winning ‘The Zone of Interest.’ Now, ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ tells the story of the real people who lived on site at Höss’s death camp.
‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he faces his father’s terrible legacy for the first time. His father was the Camp Commandant of Auschwitz and masterminded the murder of over a million Jews; the life of Höss and his family was recently fictionalized in the Academy Award-winning ‘The Zone of Interest.’ Now, ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ tells the story of the real people who lived on site at Höss’s death camp.
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.
EUROPE IN CINEMA is a film series showcasing European movies from a wide array of genres and languages. The film series offers a comprehensive cinematic experience, from thought-provoking dramas to heartwarming comedies. This diversity reflects the multicultural essence of Europe itself, with films that explore themes ranging from historical events to contemporary social issues.
The Commandantʻs Shadow” courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO Documentary Films with The Blair Partnership and Mean Streets Management.~
29/10 at 20:30
