The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz (2025)

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Filmed in Melbourne, Slovakia, and Poland, this poignant and intimate one-off documentary will follow Gary Sokolov, the only son of Gita and Lali Sokolov (one of the real-life tattooists of Auschwitz). Their incredible love story began when they met and fell in love as Slovakian Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz Concentration Camp, where the Nazi regime systematically murdered over a million Jews. The film will chart Gary’s first visit to this most notorious German death camp.

Director: Stephen Bennett
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Music: Hans Zimmer, Kara Talve
Editing: Ewan Denny
Production: Synchronicity Films, Screen Scotland, Sky Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz about?
Filmed in Melbourne, Slovakia, and Poland, this poignant and intimate one-off documentary will follow Gary Sokolov, the only son of Gita and Lali Sokolov (one of the real-life tattooists of Auschwitz). Their incredible love story began when they met and fell in love as Slovakian Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz Concentration Camp, where the Nazi regime systematically murdered over a million Jews. The film will chart Gary’s first visit to this most notorious German death camp.
Who directed The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz?
The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz was directed by Stephen Bennett.
Who stars in The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz?
The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz stars Gary Sokolov, Heather Morris, Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak, George Halasz, Abram Goldberg.
How long is The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz?
The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz?
The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz produced?
The Tattooist's Son: Journey to Auschwitz was produced in United Kingdom.