The Return from the Other Planet (2023)

The Return from the Other Planet (2023) poster

In 1945, a few months after his release from Auschwitz, Yechiel De-Nur, still in his striped jacket, sat down and started writing. After two weeks, he was reborn as Ka-Tzetnik, “the man from the camps.” The books that he wrote were translated into 32 languages and sold millions, while the author himself hid behind the pseudonym Ka-Tzetnik. At the trial of Adolf Eichmann in 1961 his revelatory testimony revealed his true identity as he described Auschwitz as “the other planet,” a place outside of human judgment. Years later, undergoing an experimental LSD treatment for trauma, he revisits his experience, imagining himself as a SS officer, and that changes everything.

Director: Assaf Lapid
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Moshe Baavour
Cinematography: Tulik Galon, Jörg Adams
Editing: Nohar Haseen
Production: Black Sheep Film Productions, Electric Sheep, 2Pilots Filmproduction
Country: Israel, Germany
Language: Nederlands, English, עִבְרִית, Yiddish
Budget: $1M
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Assaf Lapid
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Return from the Other Planet about?
In 1945, a few months after his release from Auschwitz, Yechiel De-Nur, still in his striped jacket, sat down and started writing. After two weeks, he was reborn as Ka-Tzetnik, “the man from the camps.” The books that he wrote were translated into 32 languages and sold millions, while the author himself hid behind the pseudonym Ka-Tzetnik. At the trial of Adolf Eichmann in 1961 his revelatory testimony revealed his true identity as he described Auschwitz as “the other planet,” a place outside of human judgment. Years later, undergoing an experimental LSD treatment for trauma, he revisits his experience, imagining himself as a SS officer, and that changes everything.
Who directed The Return from the Other Planet?
The Return from the Other Planet was directed by Assaf Lapid.
How long is The Return from the Other Planet?
The Return from the Other Planet has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Return from the Other Planet?
The Return from the Other Planet is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Return from the Other Planet?
The Return from the Other Planet had a budget of $1M.
Where was The Return from the Other Planet produced?
The Return from the Other Planet was produced in Israel, Germany.