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Son of Saul

R20151h 47mLászló Nemes
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 91

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In the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his own people finds moral survival trying to save from the flames the body of a boy he takes for his son, seeking to give him a proper Jewish burial.

WarDramaThriller
PrisonerWorld War IiSonAuschwitz-birkenau Concentration CampRabbi1940sSonderkommando

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Frequently asked questions

What is Son of Saul (2015) about?

In the horror of 1944 Auschwitz, a prisoner forced to burn the corpses of his own people finds moral survival trying to save from the flames the body of a boy he takes for his son, seeking to give him a proper Jewish burial.

Who stars in Son of Saul?

Son of Saul stars Géza Röhrig (Saul Ausländer), Levente Molnár (Abraham), Urs Rechn (Eli Biederman), Todd Charmont (Bearded Prisoner), Jerzy Walczak (Rabbi Frankel). The film was directed by László Nemes.

How long is Son of Saul?

Son of Saul has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated R.

Is Son of Saul worth watching?

Son of Saul holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of War, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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