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Ep 87 – Son of Saul – Witnessing the Holocaust Through One Man’s Narrow World

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How does a film use blurred backgrounds and close-ups to convey the numbing horror of the Holocaust?

Hosts Sam and Margie review the 2015 film Son of Saul, discussing its portrayal of a Sonderkommando prisoner at Auschwitz, cinematic techniques like narrow perspective and sound design, and its historical context including the real-life uprising and Sonderkommando experiences. They highlight the film's emotional impact and recommend it as a powerful Holocaust movie.

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