2023
Commandant Rudolf Höss lives an idyllic life with his family in a house and garden adjacent to Auschwitz, amidst the camp's constant horrors. Rudolf's transfer to Oranienburg prompts Hedwig to declare their home her "paradise," while her mother is visibly disturbed by the camp's proximity during a visit. Rudolf returns to Auschwitz to oversee the extermination of Hungarian Jews, discussing the logistics with chilling detachment at a party. As Rudolf descends a dark staircase, repeatedly vomiting, the film cuts to present-day cleaners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum before returning to his ambiguous descent into darkness.
Save the Cat beat sheet
The film follows Rudolf Höss’s domestic life juxtaposed with the workings of Auschwitz, focusing on the Höss family’s idyllic routines interrupted by the horrors beyond their villa.
Open full beat sheetRudolf Höss is listed as Commandant of Auschwitz. Early 40s, senior SS Officer, meticulous and ambitious. In the parsed data, Rudolf Höss is connected to 74 scenes, 80 dialogue lines, 80 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
74 scenes / 80 dialogue linesHedwig Höss is listed as Wife of Rudolf. Early 40s, proud of her home and status as 'Queen of Auschwitz'. In the parsed data, Hedwig Höss is connected to 47 scenes, 83 dialogue lines, 83 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
47 scenes / 83 dialogue linesHans Höss is listed as Son of Rudolf and Hedwig. 6 years old. In the parsed data, Hans Höss is connected to 21 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 107.
21 scenes / 1 dialogue linesInge-Brigit Höss is listed as Daughter of Rudolf and Hedwig. 9 years old. In the parsed data, Inge-Brigit Höss is connected to 19 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
19 scenes / 3 dialogue linesClaus Höss is listed as Son of Rudolf and Hedwig. 14 years old, mimics his father's military behavior. In the parsed data, Claus Höss is connected to 18 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
18 scenes / 3 dialogue linesHeideraud Höss is listed as Daughter of Rudolf and Hedwig. 11 years old. In the parsed data, Heideraud Höss is connected to 13 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 57.
13 scenes / 4 dialogue linesAleksandra is listed as Polish Girl. 15 years old, resistance figure. In the parsed data, Aleksandra is connected to 13 scenes, first appearing around scene 35.
13 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLinna Hensel is listed as Hedwig's Mother. Early 70s. In the parsed data, Linna Hensel is connected to 11 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
11 scenes / 35 dialogue linesElfryda is listed as German Nanny. 47 years old, works for the Höss family. In the parsed data, Elfryda is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 95.
8 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMarta is listed as Polish Housemaid. 17 years old. In the parsed data, Marta is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 61.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAniela is listed as Polish Housemaid. 17 years old. In the parsed data, Aniela is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 101.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesWanda is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, Wanda is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 88.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAnnagret Höss is listed as Daughter of Rudolf and Hedwig. Ten-month-old baby. In the parsed data, Annagret Höss is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSophie is listed as German Housekeeper. 40s. In the parsed data, Sophie is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 97.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesRichard Glücks is listed as SS Gruppenführer. Inspector of Concentration Camps. In the parsed data, Richard Glücks is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 119.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesOswald Pohl is listed as SS Obergruppenführer. Senior official. In the parsed data, Oswald Pohl is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 112.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBronek is listed as Polish Prisoner-Gardener. 40s. In the parsed data, Bronek is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Höss family enjoys a picnic by a lake while Rudolf and his sons play in the water.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössThe family walks through a birch glade.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössThe family drives home in the dark.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössRudolf turns off the lights in the villa.
Rudolf HössRudolf and Hedwig go to bed.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig HössClaus and Hans guide a blindfolded Rudolf down the stairs.
Rudolf Höss, Claus Höss, Hans HössThe family surprises Rudolf with a canoe for his birthday.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössBronek the gardener works near the camp wall.
BronekBronek delivers goods to the house.
Sophie, Marta, BronekHedwig distributes items to the housemaids.
Hedwig Höss, Sophie, Marta, AnielaHedwig tries on a fur coat and lipstick.
Hedwig HössHedwig gives the coat to Aniela for mending.
Hedwig Höss, AnielaHedwig applies lipstick.
Hedwig HössRudolf brings engineers into the house.
Rudolf Höss, Oswald PohlHedwig gossips with friends.
Hedwig HössAniela serves drinks while the women gossip.
Hedwig Höss, AnielaAniela carries the tray.
AnielaAniela carries a tray through the hallway while Hedwig and her friends discuss a diamond.
Marta, Hedwig HössAniela cleans boots while SS officers arrive in the garden; Hedwig and friends continue chatting.
Marta, Hedwig HössRudolf reviews technical drawings for incinerators with Sander and Prufer.
Rudolf Höss, Oswald Pohl, Richard GlücksAniela leaves boots outside the living room.
MartaHedwig and friends watch the garden through the window.
Hedwig HössRudolf is celebrated by SS officers for his birthday.
Rudolf HössClaus and Hans play in their bedroom.
Claus Höss, Hans HössRudolf and Claus ride horses near the camp.
Rudolf Höss, Claus HössRudolf and Claus observe prisoners working in the marsh.
Rudolf Höss, Claus Höss, BronekThe Höss family celebrates Rudolf's birthday.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössRudolf smokes a cigar and looks toward the camp.
Rudolf HössClaus and Hans inspect gold teeth.
Claus Höss, Hans HössRudolf enters the house.
Rudolf HössRudolf locks up the kitchen.
Rudolf HössRudolf locks the living room.
Rudolf HössRudolf locks the front door.
Rudolf HössRudolf finds Inge-Brigit on the landing.
Rudolf Höss, Inge-Brigit HössA Polish girl hides apples in the earth.
AleksandraRudolf reads to Inge-Brigit.
Rudolf Höss, Inge-Brigit HössThe girl finishes hiding apples and leaves.
AleksandraRudolf and Hedwig talk in bed.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig HössRudolf observes the arrival of a train.
Rudolf HössThe children leave for school.
Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössRudolf sorts stolen currency.
Rudolf HössRudolf takes his children Hans and Inge-Brigit for a boat ride on the river.
Rudolf Höss, Hans Höss, Inge-Brigit HössHedwig gardens with Claus and Heideraud.
Hedwig Höss, Claus Höss, Heideraud HössRudolf discovers a human bone in the river while fishing and rushes the children away.
Rudolf Höss, Hans Höss, Inge-Brigit HössRudolf paddles the children back in changing weather.
Rudolf Höss, Hans Höss, Inge-Brigit HössHedwig bathes the children while Elfryda sings.
Hedwig Höss, Hans Höss, Inge-Brigit Höss, ElfrydaRudolf receives a phone call confirming his transfer is inevitable.
Rudolf HössLinna arrives at the villa and is greeted by Rudolf and Hedwig.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Annagret Höss, Elfryda, Linna HenselHedwig shows Linna her room.
Hedwig Höss, Linna HenselStaff prepare food for a gathering.
Hedwig Höss, Elfryda, Linna Hensel, Sophie, Marta, AnielaRudolf dictates a memo regarding the lilac tree.
Rudolf HössHedwig shows Linna the garden.
Hedwig Höss, Hans Höss, Inge-Brigit Höss, Linna HenselHedwig shows Linna the top garden and pool.
Hedwig Höss, Linna HenselMontage of the garden flowers while sounds of pain are heard.
A garden party with a stork display.
Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössHeideraud reads the guestbook.
Heideraud HössRudolf paces the patio agitatedly.
Rudolf HössRudolf paces agitatedly in the garden while his children and their friends play nearby.
Rudolf Höss, Claus Höss, Heideraud HössRudolf informs Hedwig that he is being transferred to Oranienburg.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Hans Höss, Linna HenselRudolf and Hedwig pass through the kitchen while discussing the transfer.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Marta, AnielaRudolf leaves the house; Hedwig confronts Marta about water on the floor.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, MartaHedwig leaves the house to follow Rudolf.
Hedwig HössRudolf and Hedwig argue about the transfer and their future.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig HössLinna observes the garden and sees smoke from the camp.
Linna HenselRudolf informs the family about his upcoming absence.
Rudolf Höss, Hedwig Höss, Claus Höss, Hans Höss, Heideraud Höss, Inge-Brigit HössLinna lies in bed watching the window.
Linna HenselElfryda drinks while the baby cries.
Annagret Höss, ElfrydaLinna sees the reflection of the crematorium flames.
Linna HenselLinna sits on her bed.
Linna HenselHans plays with a torch.
Hans HössHedwig sleeps.
Hedwig HössRudolf talks to his horse.
Rudolf HössRudolf dictates letters and meets a woman.
Rudolf HössRudolf walks through the tunnel.
Rudolf HössRudolf enters the basement and cleans himself.
Rudolf HössHedwig sleeps.
Hedwig HössRudolf prepares to leave the basement.
Rudolf HössRudolf finds Inge-Brigit sleepwalking.
Rudolf Höss, Inge-Brigit HössRudolf carries Inge-Brigit.
Rudolf Höss, Inge-Brigit HössAleksandra gathers pears while Rudolf reads.
Rudolf Höss, AleksandraCall Walter Durrfeld first thing and see if he can join us at selection. Tell him they're Dutch and he can have his pick. Otherwise I'll see him at the IG lunch. Letter to Kurt Prufer and Fritz Sander, Topf and Sons. Subject. Ring Crematorium. I'm glad you were able to make the journey. SS-Obersturmbannführer Bischoff and I both agree the ring crematorium is definitely the answer. What a difference it will make. Bravo. I welcome your suggestion that the design should be patented in order to secure priority. I will follow up with a letter of intent. You should be aware I've been promoted to Deputy Inspector of Concentration Camps at the IKL.
They'd have to carry me out of here. This is our home. We're living how we dreamed we would. Since we were seventeen. Beyond how we dreamed. Out of the city finally. Everything we want. On our doorstep. And our children strong and happy. Everything the Führer said about how we should live is exactly how we do. Drive East. Lebensraum. Here it is. I know you agree with me. Arthur can find somewhere else to live. You should make it a condition. It's the least they can do. He'll want a townhouse anyway. Rudi?
The heartfelt time we spent in the Höss house.. will always be among our most beautiful, holiday memories. In the East lies our tomorrow! Thanks for your National Socialist hospitality.
Bolshevik stuff. Jewish stuff. And I got outbid on her curtains at the street auction. Her, opposite, she got them. I loved those curtains. Her opposite, she got the,
The Führer has approved the deportation of Hungary's seven hundred thousand Jews for extermination and war production where able-bodied.
I'll be head of all the commandants. Inspecting their camps, seeing where improvements can be made. Their yield, that kind of thing.
Girl's eye, yes. I guess that's because of its serrated petals. Because they resemble the long eyelashes of women and girls.
Well. No, no, you wrote a very powerful letter on my behalf, their minds were obviously made up. I'd better tell my wife.
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