
Saul Focus
Director: László Nemes
Running Time: 107 Minutes
Starring: Géza Röhrig, Levente Molnár, Urs Rechn, Sándor Zsótér
A prisoner of Auschwitz, Saul Ausländer works as a Sonderkommando at one of the crematoriums. His duties include salvaging valuables from the clothing of the dead, dragging their bodies from the gas chambers, and immediately scrubbing the floors afterwards. During one session of moving bodies (horrifically referred to as "pieces"), Saul comes across a young boy, whom he takes to be his illegitimate son. Aware that his life could end at any moment, Saul's sole focus becomes delivering a proper burial for his boy, with a genuine rabbi present, putting said act above the value of living.

A harrowing picture that's astoundingly brought to life, a tough watch, and all the more impressive for being a directorial debut. Son of Saul is a film one won't forget about in a hurry, and one I urge all to watch.
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