Son of Saul

"Son of Saul" is a powerful Hungarian film set during the Holocaust, focusing on a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz. The main character, Saul, is tasked with disposing of victims' bodies but discovers a boy he believes is his son, prompting him to secretly attempt a burial. The film explores the moral dilemmas and emotional struggles faced by individuals amid the horrors of genocide. Its intense, immersive style aims to depict the brutality of concentration camp life while highlighting personal resilience and the desperate search for meaning in an inhumane situation.