Midfest film ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ showcases a new perspective on the Holocaust
Midfest film 'The Commandant's Shadow' showcases a new perspective on the Holocaust
India has huge potential for international co-production: Director Daniela Bholkar
Marketing pitches are as important as content for films: Executive producer Sajan Raj Kurup
The honesty of storytelling and packaging makes or breaks a film: Co-executive producer Wendys
Post: 18 June 2024 8:15 PM PIB Mumbai.
There is a lot of potential in India for international co-production, said Daniela Volkar, director of the film 'The Commandant's Shadow'
There is a lot of potential in India for international co-production, said Daniela Volkar, director of the film ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’. He was speaking at a press conference at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival. Being a huge country, There is so much content in India. India is full of interesting stories and I would love Indian stories to be world class and reach out to a wider audience.
'The Commandant's Shadow' was screened as the official midfest film at the MIFF today
‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ was screened as the official midfest film at the MIFF today. Volker’s timely and poignant documentary has been written on 87-year-old Hans Jurgen Hoss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Hoss, who is facing the terrible tradition of his father for the first time. His father was the camp commandant of Ashweitzer and the mastermind of the killing of more than a million Jews. While Hans Jurgen hose was enjoying a happy childhood in the family villa of Ashwatz, Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Walfish was trying to escape the infamous concentration camp. Together with their children, Kai Hoss and Maya Lask.
(In Photo: Daniela Volker, Director of the Film ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ and Producers Sajan Raj Kurup and Wendy Robbins participating in press conference at MIFF 2024)
Wendy Robbins also highlighted the importance of time in getting funds for the film.
Wendy Robbins also highlighted the importance of time in getting funds for the film. “At first, we used to spend money on shooting scenes using Daniela’s credit card and a blackout sheet at Denila’s house. However, the Oscar-winning film ‘Zone of Interest’, which is a fictional story of that family, shed light on our film. The ongoing world event has also made the film more relevant and was eventually bought by Warner Bros. Wendy also supported Sajan and reiterated that the honesty of the story and packaging makes or breaks a film.
Referring to Doc Bazaar, which started as a part of MIFF, Daniela Volkar said that it is a good thing to have such an area to meet and collaborate with producers and producers read more
