Son of Saul

Set within the harrowing confines of Auschwitz in 1944, this film chronicles the story of a man compelled to perform the unthinkable task of burning the remains of his fellow Jews. Amidst the despair and chaos, he stumbles upon a young body amidst the ashes and, despite the horrors surrounding him, believes it could be that of his lost son. Driven by an unyielding moral compass and an overwhelming need to honor his child's memory, he embarks on a desperate mission to provide this unknown boy with a proper Jewish burial. This powerful film delves into themes of survival, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit even in the darkest of times.