Everyone's friend (2023)

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A photograph, a toy locomotive, and a newspaper clipping are the starting point for this story, born from a child's fascination with the true identity of Auke Bert Pattist. This child, now an adult, struggles with old newspapers, legal evidence, and suspicions that blur the reconstruction of the Nazi who enchanted his childhood. Through witnesses, unpublished documents, and locations, we delve into the figure of a Waffen SS lieutenant who came to Spain and integrated easily. Little by little, we discover a peculiar, polyglot character with a gift for people, well-known in certain circles, who, unlike his fugitive compatriots, never went into hiding despite having endured several extradition attempts. Few knew, or didn't want to know, about Pattist's dark past, when he was known as "The Executioner of Drenthe" for acts he never repented of.

Director: José Antonio Quirós
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
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Production: Manila Films, El Nacedón Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: José Antonio Quirós
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everyone's friend about?
A photograph, a toy locomotive, and a newspaper clipping are the starting point for this story, born from a child's fascination with the true identity of Auke Bert Pattist. This child, now an adult, struggles with old newspapers, legal evidence, and suspicions that blur the reconstruction of the Nazi who enchanted his childhood. Through witnesses, unpublished documents, and locations, we delve into the figure of a Waffen SS lieutenant who came to Spain and integrated easily. Little by little, we discover a peculiar, polyglot character with a gift for people, well-known in certain circles, who, unlike his fugitive compatriots, never went into hiding despite having endured several extradition attempts. Few knew, or didn't want to know, about Pattist's dark past, when he was known as "The Executioner of Drenthe" for acts he never repented of.
Who directed Everyone's friend?
Everyone's friend was directed by José Antonio Quirós.
How long is Everyone's friend?
Everyone's friend has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Everyone's friend?
Everyone's friend is a Documentary film.
Where was Everyone's friend produced?
Everyone's friend was produced in Spain.