The Photographer of Mauthausen (2018) movie poster

The Photographer of Mauthausen (2018)

El fotógrafo de Mauthausen
"Based on an incredible real story"
ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 86%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistoryThriller

Where to Watch

Streaming
Netflix
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Director
Runtime
1h 51m
Country
Hungary, Spain
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (738 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Cast
Mario Casas as Francesc Boix
Alain Hernández as Valbuena
Adrià Salazar as Anselmo
Eduard Buch as Fonseca
Stefan Weinert as Ziereis
Rubén Yuste as Rosales
Nikola Stojanovic as Bonarewitz
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 738 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
Spanish photographer Francesc Boix, imprisoned in the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, works in the SS Photographic Service. Between 1943 and 1945, he hides, with the help of other prisoners, thousands of negatives, with the purpose of showing the freed world the atrocities committed by the Nazis, exhaustively documented. He will be a key witness during the Nuremberg Trials. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Mar Targarona cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of The Photographer of Mauthausen, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Photographer of Mauthausen is a 2018 drama, history, thriller film directed by Mar Targarona. Spanish photographer Francesc Boix, imprisoned in the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, works in the SS Photographic Service. Between 1943 and 1945, he hides, with the help of other prisoners, thousands of negatives, with the purpose of showing the freed world the atrocities committed by the Nazis, exhaustively documented.

He will be a key witness during the Nuremberg Trials. The film has been rated by 738 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Photographer of Mauthausen delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Photographer of Mauthausen (2018) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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