Adam Stein. The funniest man in Germany. And a Jew. Taken to a Nazi concentration camp upon Hitler’s rise to power, Adam faces near-certain death in the gas chamber. Until he is spotted by the camp Commandant who recognises Adam as a performer and, for his own sadistic pleasure, offers him a chance of staying alive … by becoming the Commandant’s pet “dog”. But as Adam is to discover, this “survival” will come at a terrible price. Powerful and chilling, and expertly directed by Paul Schrader, creator of Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, Adam Resurrected features a stunning... cast including Jeff Goldblum (Independence Day, The Fly), Willem Dafoe (Spiderman) and Ayelet Zurer (Angels & Demons). Special Features: Behind the Scenes Featurette International Trailer [show more]
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Drama following the journey of a Jewish comedian who survives the holocaust only to find himself confined in a mental institution. Adam Stein (Jeff Goldblum) is one of the foremost entertainers of 1930s Germany. Unfortunately for Stein, historical events overtake him and he finds himself in a concentration camp run by the fearsome Commandant Klein (Willem Dafoe). While his wife and children are taken away to be executed, Klein is kept alive to act as the Commandant's 'dog'. Years later, Stein relives the experience in a mental institution, where salvation may lie in an unusual friendship he develops with another inmate...
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Adam Stein. The funniest man in Germany. And a Jew. Taken to a Nazi concentration camp upon Hitler's rise to power, Adam faces near-certain death in the gas chamber. Until he is spotted by the camp Commandant who recognises Adam as a performer and, for his own sadistic pleasure, offers him a chance of staying alive... by becoming the Commandant's pet "dog". But as Adam is to discover, this "survival" will come at a terrible price. Powerful and chilling, and expertly directed by Paul Schrader, creator of Raging Bull and Taxi Driver, Adam Resurrected features a stunning cast including Jeff Goldblum (Independence Day, The Fly), Willem Dafoe (Spiderman) and Ayelet Zurer (Angels & Demons). Actors Jeff Goldblum, Willem Dafoe, Derek Jacobi, Ayelet Zurer, Hana Laszlo, Joachim Król, Jenya Dodina, Tudor Rapiteanu, Veronica Ferres, Idan Alterman, Juliane Köhler, Dror Keren, Shmuel Edelman, Yoram Toledano & Mickey Leon Director Paul Schrader Certificate 15 years and over Year 2008 Languages English Duration 2 hours (approx)
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