"The life we enjoy."

2023

1h 45m

7.0(2671 votes)

Drama

History

War

Overview

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Christian Friedel

Rudolf Höss

Sandra Hüller

Hedwig Höss

Johann Karthaus

Claus Höss

Luis Noah Witte

Hans Höss

Nele Ahrensmeier

Inge-Brigit Höss

Lilli Falk

Heideraud Höss

Anastazja Drobniak

Annagret Höss

Cecylia Pekala

Annagret Höss

Kalman Wilson

Annagret Höss

Medusa Knopf

Elfriede

Creative team

Directed by: Jonathan Glazer
Written by: Jonathan Glazer
Produced by: James Wilson
Ewa Puszczyńska

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