About The Photographer Of Mauthausen

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About

The Photographer of Mauthausen is a 2018 Spanish war drama film directed by Mar Targarona. It is based on the true story of Spanish photographer Francisco Boix, who was imprisoned in the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp during World War II. The film follows Boix as he becomes the official photographer of the camp, documenting the horrors and crimes committed by the Nazis.

As Boix witnesses the atrocities firsthand, he hatches a dangerous plan to hide and smuggle out the photographic evidence of the crimes. With the help of other prisoners, he risks his life to ensure that the images are preserved as proof of the Holocaust.

Making / Production

The Photographer of Mauthausen was produced by Rodar y Rodar, and it was filmed in Spain. The film portrays the harsh conditions and brutalities of the concentration camp with realistic cinematography and production design. The director Mar Targarona worked closely with historians and survivors to recreate the events and convey the emotional impact of the story.

Actors

• Mario Casas as Francisco Boix - Casas delivers a powerful performance as Boix, portraying his transformation from a young and naive photographer to a courageous and determined fighter for justice.
• Richard van Weyden as Ricken - Van Weyden plays the ruthless SS officer who oversees the camp and becomes Boix's primary antagonist.
• Alain Hernández as Valbuena - Hernández portrays Boix's friend and fellow prisoner who supports his efforts to collect evidence.
• Adrià Salazar as Solé - Salazar plays another prisoner who helps Boix smuggle out the photographs.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Photographer of Mauthausen is based on the book "The Photographer of Mauthausen: The True Story of a Spanish Civil War Survivor" by Benito Bermejo.
• Francisco Boix, the protagonist of the film, testified as a witness during the Nuremberg Trials.
• The film received positive reviews for its powerful storytelling and accurate depiction of the Holocaust.

Awards

No specific awards have been recorded for The Photographer of Mauthausen. However, the film received critical acclaim for its compelling narrative and performances.

Quotes

• "We have to show the world what happened here."
• "Photographs can be the most powerful weapon against injustice."
• "They wanted to erase our existence, but we will make sure they will be remembered as the monsters they are."

Music

The musical score for The Photographer of Mauthausen was composed by Diego Navarro. The score beautifully captures the emotions of the film, blending haunting melodies with intense and dramatic moments.

Soundtrack

• "Dies Irae" by Mozart
• "Symphony No. 9 in D Minor" by Beethoven
• "Gymnopédie No. 1" by Erik Satie